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The European Commission has messed up its approach and comms on AstraZeneca. It could (should?) have done better.
But - I’m sorry - this is what you get with von der Leyen. She looks like she wants to take action, and goes ahead without fully considering the consequences.
But - I’m sorry - this is what you get with von der Leyen. She looks like she wants to take action, and goes ahead without fully considering the consequences.
This is what you get in any politics: there are good politicians, bad ones, ones with skills for some situations that then don’t work in other situations.
vdL’s approach worked better for Brexit than it did for AstraZeneca.
vdL’s approach worked better for Brexit than it did for AstraZeneca.
We should not assume the behaviour of European Commissioners is any different to that of national politicians. Politics is not a meritocracy.
We don’t attack the powers a Prime Minister or a national government has if the politicians wielding the power are, right now, of poor quality. Same should apply to the Commission.
If vdL or her team isn’t doing the right thing, criticise the behaviour of the people. Urge better. Suggest alternative ways forward. Don’t attack the institution or its powers.
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