EPPO

Recent investigation into the purchase of Pfizer vaccines by the EU has revealed the involvement of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, raising questions about transparency and accountability. With the interconnection of several cases, including allegations of undisclosed agreements and legal actions, attention to negotiation processes and financial management within the Commission is increasing. The outcomes of these investigations may influence public trust and future leadership of the EU, highlighting the delicate balance between transparency and privacy protection. Žiga Faktor, Deputy Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute, offered a commentary for iRozhlas.cz.

Vladimír Bartovic, the director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy commented for the Pravda.sk portal on the issues and circumstances concerning the newly emerging European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), and, among other things, dealt with the issue of its staffing.