Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Fv61rd9FIPt Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter EU stops short of coronavirus vaccine export ban - BBC News [IUBbMStgopZ] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT European Union leaders have stopped short of banning vaccine exports after a protracted row with the Anglo-Swedish manufacturer AstraZeneca. At a summit on Thursday they gave backing in principle for toughening export controls. But a post-summit statement emphasised the importance of global supply chains needed to produce vaccinations. Elements of the AstraZeneca vaccination are manufactured in a number of EU states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said AstraZeneca must "catch up" on deliveries to the EU before exporting doses elsewhere. Please subscribe HERE #BBCNews ie9CkCMSc9t wOdw4i1AUZ9 d0BwKUb9eio aSK6XmePd7j
European Union leaders have stopped short of banning vaccine exports after a protracted row with the Anglo-Swedish manufacturer AstraZeneca. At a summit on Thursday they gave backing in principle for toughening export controls. But a post-summit statement emphasised the importance of global supply chains needed to produce vaccinations. Elements of the AstraZeneca vaccination are manufactured in a number of EU states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said AstraZeneca must "catch up" on deliveries to the EU before exporting doses elsewhere. Please subscribe HERE #BBCNews ie9CkCMSc9t wOdw4i1AUZ9 d0BwKUb9eio aSK6XmePd7j