“European citizens feel cheated by some pharmaceutical companies” – Corriere.it

The intervention of Prime Minister Mario Draghi During the European Council working session he focused on various points ranging from the urgent question of vaccine supply to the question of economic recovery and the future financial policy of the EU.

1. President Draghi argued the need to do not remain defenseless in the face of unfulfilled commitments by some pharmaceutical companies. European citizens feel they have been misled by some pharmaceutical companies, the prime minister said.

two. The Italian prime minister backed down the highlights of the history of The AstraZeneca vaccines found in the Anagni plant (29 million doses ed) and asked the president of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen if she thinks it is correct that the doses located in Belgium and the Netherlands continue to be destined for the European Union, totally or partially. In this regard, in his response, Von der Leyen assured that the doses produced in the EU will be destined for the countries of the Union.

3. Draghi fully shared the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a digital green certificate, also inviting to investigate some possible obstacles to the execution of the project. Member States will need all the help that the Commission can give, the prime minister recalled, because having national platforms and making them interoperable is not a trivial result. Draghi also invited leaders to reflect on how to address the potential risks of discrimination between people caused by the introduction of the certificate.

Four. During discussion on the international role of the euroMario Draghi said that the top priority should be not to make mistakes during the economic recovery. We have to draw a framework for fiscal policy that is capable of getting us out of the crisis, said the Prime Minister.

5. In addition, Draghi invited a take the example of the United States: In the United States they have a capital markets union, a complete banking union and a safe asset, he said, adding that these elements are key to the international role of the dollar.

6. Draghi emphasized the importance of creating a common European title. I know the long way, but we have to start walking. a long-term goal, but an important one for political commitment.