How official instant messaging can be made accessible is a big question. Whether it is compatible with democracy is a bigger one, Jonathan White argues.
Ursula von der Leyen—government by instant messaging carries a political subtext (Etienne Ansotte / European Commission)
European Commission says it will study the decision and respond within the deadline set by the European Ombudsman.
Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer responds to questions after the European Ombudsman’s publication of her decision on Von der Leyen’s undisclosed text messages with Pfizer’s CEO, earlier that day. (Source: Commission, still from midday press briefing 28.1.22)