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Pfizergate: Trial has begun

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Published: November 18th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Ursula von der Leyen is said to have negotiated the purchase of coronavirus vaccines with the head of Pfizer by text message. The court is dealing with the disclosure of the messages.

The trial concerning text messages between EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the head of vaccine manufacturer Pfizer is entering the crucial phase. The oral hearing on the lawsuit filed by the „New York Times“ regarding the disclosure of the text messages began on Friday at the General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is also currently investigating the EU’s multi-billion-euro coronavirus vaccine purchases.

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