Brussels has been locked in an ongoing dispute with both countries over controversial legal reforms which the EU claims endanger judicial independence. The bloc has consequently launched proceedings in accordance with Article 7 of the EU’s constitution, which could theoretically see both
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned AstraZeneca could face an export ban if it does not fulfil its contract with the EU as the country falls behind on vaccinating citizens. Sky News host Niall Paterson asked: “You can understand
An EU politician has accused AstraZeneca of acting with ‘dishonesty’ and ‘arrogance’ in a dramatic escalation of the bloc’s row over vaccine supplies. Belgian MEP Philippe Lamberts today launched a blistering attack on the UK-based company, which he said had ‘over-promised and under-delivered’ on
Philippe Lamberts insisted angry cannot blame Brussels for the bloc’s shambolic jabs rollout when the company is under delivering. The Belgian MEP said: “I don’t think you can point your finger at the Commission because a supplier is incapable or couldn’t give
The senior MEP ordered a tough crackdown on the firm the firm for failing to fulfil its contract with the bloc. And he insisted Brussels should adopt a hardline position on exports abroad – warning that European factories have shipped more life-saving
Phillippe Lamberts slammed AstraZeneca’s actions for causing a quarrel between the European Commission and the UK Government. The furious Belgian MEP stated that AstraZeneca has a track record of overpromising and underdelivering. Mr Lamberts said: “We are in this situation not because
The ban is due to be debated virtually by leaders of the 27 EU member states on Thursday. Boris Johnson is expected to speak to his EU counterparts this week in a bid to halt the restriction. The European Commission president Ms von