The European Court of Justice has annulled the European Commissionâs decision to withhold text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and a pharmaceutical executive. This decision follows a freedom of information request by the New York Times, challenging the Commission's claim of non-possession of the documents. The court criticized the Commission's justification for not disclosing the messages, which may impact von der Leyen's reputation as she faces scrutiny over her management style and transparency. The European Commission expressed intentions to reassess its position on releasing the texts, indicating ongoing contention around the matter.
The EU's top court annulled a prior decision to withhold Ursula von der Leyen's text messages with a pharmaceutical executive, marking a setback for transparency.
The ruling highlights serious concerns regarding the European Commission's handling of freedom of information requests and the criticism faced by von der Leyen over transparency issues.
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