EU prosecutors await von der Leyen statement in probe
By The BriefBrief
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has made little demonstrable progress in its investigation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s vaccine negotiations with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and is still awaiting her statement. The investigation concerns alleged criminal wrongdoing linked to the negotiations.
WHO:The European Public Prosecutor’s Office
WHAT:The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is still awaiting Ursula von der Leyen’s statement in its investigation of her Covid-19 vaccine negotiations with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
WHERE:European Union
WHY:The investigation concerns alleged criminal wrongdoing linked to the vaccine negotiations.
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