European Court Adviser Recommends Disclosure of Vaccine Contract Details

An adviser to Europe's top court recommended rejecting an appeal by the European Commission regarding a decision that mandates revealing details of COVID-19 vaccine contracts. The recommendation challenges the Commission's attempt to withhold names and clauses citing privacy and commercial interest concerns.

An adviser to the European Union's highest court has recommended dismissing an appeal from the European Commission over a ruling that mandates the disclosure of COVID-19 vaccine contract details.

This recommendation urges upholding the 2024 decision that annulled the Commission's effort to redact names of negotiation team members and certain contractual clauses, over concerns of privacy and commercial interests.

This development represents a setback for the Commission and its President, Ursula von der Leyen, who has been at the forefront during the COVID crisis.