No-Confidence Motion Against von der Leyen
No-Confidence Motion Against von der Leyen#
Can this really be true? Given everything we know about Ursula von der Leyen, everyone should be asking themselves that question.
Pfizergate: Texts, Deals, and Transparency#
In spring 2021, suspicions arose that von der Leyen had conducted key negotiations with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla via private text messages, involving a €35 billion deal for 1.8 billion vaccine doses.
EU Investigations: EPPO in Action#
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has been formally investigating since October 2022 for potential interference, corruption, or conflicts of interest in connection with the SMS deal.
The No-Confidence Motion#
The motion against von der Leyen was filed by several member states, citing:
- Lack of transparency in vaccine procurement
- Potential conflicts of interest
- Abuse of power in EU decision-making
Conclusion#
The European Union deserves leaders who operate with full transparency, especially when making decisions that affect hundreds of millions of citizens.
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