Von der Leyen Faces Legal Probe Over Pfizer Texts and Vaccine Deal
• Ursula von der Leyen faces a major legal case involving allegations of misconduct in Pfizer vaccine negotiations • Top European prosecutors are investigating criminal wrongdoing claims connected to text messages between von der Leyen and Pfizer's CEO • Hungary has joined the case, alleging interference, destruction of texts, corruption and conflict of interest • The case adds pressure on von der Leyen amid scrutiny over transparency in the €20+ billion Pfizer vaccine deal • It comes as von der Leyen navigates a potential second term as President of the European Commission