In the sacred halls of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, more precisely on the 13th floor, resides a woman who feels far removed from the everyday concerns of EU citizens. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has created a small empire there, accessible only to a select few. But what lies behind the locked doors and strictly controlled access?
2025-10-20
#EU Politics #Pandemic #Transparency #Gerald Hauser #Blue Orchid #Crisis Management #ECDC #Surveillance
The recent revelations by the Austrian EU parliamentarian Gerald Hauser regarding the EU’s “Blue Orchid” pandemic exercise have sparked significant interest and concern. As more information comes to light, it is crucial to examine the broader context and implications of this exercise. This follow-up post delves into new developments and insights related to the “Blue Orchid” exercise and its potential impact on EU pandemic preparedness.
In 2019, long before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission, together with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), conducted a secret pandemic exercise called “Blue Orchid.” This exercise, which took place on February 8, 2019, remained largely hidden from the public until Austrian MEP Gerald Hauser (FPÖ) brought it to light through his parliamentary inquiries.
