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May 19 2025POLITICS

Text Messages Under Scrutiny: EU Court Orders Release of Pfizer Communications

A significant ruling came down from the European Court of Justice. The court ordered the release of text messages exchanged between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. This decision came after a lengthy battle for transparency. The New York Times had requested access to these messages. They wanted to see all commu...

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Sep 18 2024POLITICS

The New Era of European Leadership: Von der Leyen's Vision for the Next Five Years

It's hard to believe it's been five years since Ursula von der Leyen took the reins as European Commission president. In July, she was re-elected for a second term, and with it, she introduced her new top team of 26 nominees, each representing one of the EU's member countries. But who is Ursula von der Leyen, and what is her vision for the future of Europe? As a for...

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