Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000608/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Gerald Hauser (PfE)
Countless doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have been discarded all over the world because they have expired or are not deemed suitable for new variants. The Commission has now placed a new order with Moderna for more than 146 million doses. It is unclear how much this order will cost and it is questionable whether it is really needed. What is more, the many side effects of the other mRNA vaccines have yet to be analysed. Many doses could be discarded yet again, which would cost taxpayers money without bringing any real benefits. It is rumoured that the Health Emergency Preparedness Response Authority (HERA) signed the contract on behalf of 17 participating countries.
- 1.Which Member States have ordered Moderna vaccines and who signed the procurement contract?
- 2.Why are vaccines being ordered once more – by way of an opaque procurement procedure – even though it is not certain that the doses will not end up discarded again and simply cost taxpayers more money?
- 3.What studies have been carried out on the newly ordered vaccine to confirm that it is safe and effective?
Submitted: 11.2.2025