A political firestorm has erupted in Brussels as French MEPs accuse European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of secretly negotiating a €35 billion vaccine deal with Pfizer—via SMS. With no tenders or transparency, critics allege "abuse of power" and demand accountability.
The scandal, now dubbed “Pfizergate,” comes days before a critical no-confidence vote.
Calls for von der Leyen’s resignation grow louder as questions swirl around pricing, procurement, and the hidden texts that could shake the EU to its core.
EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened, even in victory
The motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen highlights concerns over lack of transparency and accountability in her leadership, according to EU law professor Alberto Alemanno, who says "more people will ask if she is the right pshe is the right person for the job", regardless of the outcome."
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Ursula von der Leyen slams 'Russian puppets' as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency
"We can never let extremists rewrite history," Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure.
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Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine
The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The Moldovan president Maia Sandu will meet EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the EU Council, António Costa.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reminded Donald Trump that the EU remains open for a trade deal—but the U.S. President made it clear: China and India come first. Speaking after sealing deals with Beijing and hinting at a "very big" one with India, Trump gave no indication of engaging with Europe anytime soon. The EU, once a top U.S. economic partner, is now seemingly sidelined as Washington pivots eastward. The diplomatic slight leaves Brussels waiting in line—behind two of the world’s biggest emerging powerhouses.
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Patriots of Europe look to derail signature EU climate policy with key parliament file
The far-right Patriots for Europe are now a step closer to derail one of the EU’s flagship policy, the so-called Green Deal.
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As Trump pledges 10 Patriot missiles to Kyiv, the EU is preparing a massive €100 billion support plan for Ukraine, potentially the largest in the war. Framed as the final phase against Putin’s forces, the package—slated to begin in 2028—would blend grants and soft loans tied to reforms. Proposed under the EU’s next seven-year budget, it signals long-term Western backing. Moscow decries the move as NATO-driven escalation, warning it exposes the EU’s dependency on U.S. strategy.
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Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says
Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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Too much manure, too little action: Dutch farming tests EU green goals
Dutch farms emit too much nitrogen. As targets slip, ecosystems suffer, and EU green goals hang in the balance. Can food production and nature conservation coexist in Europe?
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Commission's Pfizergate loss hailed as ‘victory for transparency’
The EU Court ruled against the Commission for failing to justify its refusal to release texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO. Critics say the Commission’s actions undermine public trust and accountability, calling for greater transparency in decision-making.
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EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case
The EU’s top court annulled the Commission’s decision to deny the newspaper New York Times access to messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, finding that the EU executive failed to plausibly explain why it does not possess the texts.
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EU inaction on Israel could erode international order, NGO Avaaz warns
The NGO Avaaz organised a street installation in Brussels on the suffering of children in Gaza, calling on EU leaders to not look away.
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Spain’s vocational aerospace schools prepare young workers for global careers and skills mobility
In Andalusia, Spain, a state-of-the-art vocational training centre is giving students hands-on skills for the aerospace sector—part of a broader EU effort to close skill gaps across industries.
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Can the EU jet itself into the space race?
A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is the bloc willing to invest enough to lead the space race?
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What's happening online as the European Commission tries to crack down on hate speech?
As a surge of hate speech in EU countries like Portugal and Sweden is raising concerns, how is the online sphere behaving?
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Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx?
Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx? In 1800, swamps were viewed as unhealthy places. This swamp was drained with pumps and dams to convert it into agricultural land. In this episode, we discover how biodiversity has been saved and restored in this unique ecosystem in the French Landes.
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Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift controversial ban on Budapest Pride
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