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His plans From Hungary on the introduction and use of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik-V against COVID-19 raises safety concerns and can undermine confidence in potential vaccines against the disease, European Comission, opening a new front in the Budapest confrontation with the European Union.
His anti-immigration policy Victor orban, its authoritarian rule, persistent violations of the rule of law and the search for close relations with Russia have led to tensions with the European Union.
Already the Heads of State and Government of the European Union will address in their teleconference today the veto imposed by Hungary and Poland on the European budget and, consequently, on the economic recovery plan, not wanting to link the disbursement of the rich. , for Budapest and Warsaw, European resources with respect to the rule of law, an issue for which both governments are responsible Brussels.
The Hungarian plans for testing and possibly for production. Russian vaccine, something unprecedented for a member state of the European Union, fuels pre-existing tensions with Brussels.
When asked about Hungary’s plans, a representative of the Commission said: “The question is whether a Member State wants to give its citizens a vaccine that has not been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). According to European standards, Sputnik V must be approved by the EMA before being sold in any of the 27 countries of the Union “, highlights the European agency.
“This is where the approval process and trust in the vaccine come into play. “If our citizens begin to question the safety of a vaccine, if it has not undergone rigorous scientific evaluation to demonstrate its safety and efficacy, it will be much more difficult to vaccinate a sufficient percentage of the population.” said the representative of the Commission.
Experts say that misinformation and the printing of inadequate safety controls play an important role in reducing confidence in the efficacy of vaccines.
His government Victor orban It has announced that it plans to test and license Sputnik V and that this week it will start importing small doses, which could lead to more imports of the Russian vaccine next year if it proves safe and effective.
Russian authorities announced last week that Sputnik V interim test results show 92% effectiveness in protecting people from Covid-19 and that Russia is preparing for a mass vaccination.
The Hungarian government has not responded whether it intends to license Sputnik V on its own or subject it to the European Union approval process.
The head of the Russian agency behind the development of Sputnik V, Kirill Dmitriev, said that the Russia is ready to share information with European Medicines Agency and that it aims to produce the vaccine in Hungary and other countries of the European Union that wish to do so.
“Vaccines must stay out of politics and countries must choose how to protect their citizens.” The Russian official said, adding that a branch of the agency requested scientific advice from the EMA in late October, but has not received a response so far.
The European Medicines Agency said it had not received any information from Russia or Hungary about Sputnik V or any other Covid-19 vaccine.
The Russian vaccine will be tested and produced, in addition to Russia, in several countries such as Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.
However the European Union it even calls into question the introduction of Sputnik V by one of its member states.
The import and temporary distribution of unauthorized vaccines is allowed only for urgent use within the European Union “in response to suspected or confirmed spread of pathogens, toxic agents, chemical agents, any of which may be harmful” according to European legislation.
This rare exception has been widely discussed by European experts in recent months, according to the European Commission.
“The general opinion is that it should be considered very carefully.” said the representative of the Commission. These exceptional procedures, he said, could run counter to the European Union’s vaccination strategy.
As part of the European vaccination strategy, the EU has signed contracts with five vaccine companies, including Pfizer, for the supply of around 2 billion doses of its vaccines and is in negotiations with at least two other companies.
Thus, it is planned to cover the 450 million inhabitants of the European Union countries, including Hungary, which by virtue of these agreements has ordered millions of doses of their vaccines. Pfizer, της Astra Zeneca and her Johnson and Johnson Developing.
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