"Whenever the EU takes competencies away from the member states, it has to be a bad thing. Accountability and transparency are fundamental—and no one should be above them."
— MEP Christine Anderson
Sitting down for an exclusive interview in the heart of the European Parliament, EPHI representative Adam Schlüssler spoke with MEP Christine Anderson about the future of European health policy, institutional accountability, and one of the European Union's most controversial political health issues: PfizerGate.
The discussion examines the growing role of the EU in public health, the balance between European and national competencies, and the debate over transparency in the EU's largest-ever health procurement contract. A central focus is the ongoing controversy surrounding the missing text messages exchanged between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during negotiations for the multi-billion-euro vaccine agreement.
MEP Anderson also explains the legal efforts to establish a Committee of Inquiry in the European Parliament and why she believes stronger accountability is essential for maintaining public trust in European institutions.
As Europe continues to face major political and public health challenges, the interview explores broader questions about democratic oversight, transparency, and the future direction of the European Union.
Adam Schlüssler,
EPHI's Brussels representative
Watch the full Interview here.
