EU criticises 'hasty' UK approval of Covid-19 vaccine
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Re: EU criticises 'hasty' UK approval of Covid-19 vaccine
#2The EU appears to he clueless, as usual. I am surprised it’s not imposing sanctions on the UK as it does with most countries going against its will.
Re: EU criticises 'hasty' UK approval of Covid-19 vaccine
#3And there goes the hope that they were just more efficient in working through the available data...
Re: EU criticises 'hasty' UK approval of Covid-19 vaccine
#4The EU appears to he clueless, as usual. I am surprised it’s not imposing sanctions on the UK as it does with most countries going against its will.
I suggest that you substantiate your opinion as per the community guidelines, explaining your position and backing it up with data as much as possible — your comment seems to be getting rapidly downvoted because your account is new but your only post doesn't necessarily meet the Community Guidelines (which you can find at the bottom of the main page).
There is a risk that people interpret your account as trolling.
Re: EU criticises 'hasty' UK approval of Covid-19 vaccine
#5Some cultural notes: UK Conservative politicians have started claiming that our rapid approval was because of Brexit.
UK med regulators have said that's bollocks. They say the med was approved under existing EU regs.
MHRA say that no corners were cut. They claim the rapidity of the decision was because all parties were in alignment: they want a safe vaccine, so all funding was available when it needed to be and all evidence was rapidly assessed.
https://twitter.com/ShaunLintern/status/1334078198318059520?...
Re: EU criticises 'hasty' UK approval of Covid-19 vaccine
#6The EU appears to he clueless, as usual. I am surprised it’s not imposing sanctions on the UK as it does with most countries going against its will.
I suggest that you substantiate your opinion as per the community guidelines, explaining your position and backing it up with data as much as possible — your comment seems to be getting rapidly downvoted because your account is new but your only post doesn't necessarily meet the Community Guidelines (which you can find at the bottom of the main page). There is a risk that people interpret your account as trolling.
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#7Earlier quoted context omitted.
I suggest that you substantiate your opinion as per the community guidelines, explaining your position and backing it up with data as much as possible — your comment seems to be getting rapidly downvoted because your account is new but your only post doesn't necessarily meet the Community Guidelines (which you can find at the bottom of the main page). There is a risk that people interpret your account as trolling.
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This is not what's happening, and you have demonstrated both a lack of knowledge about the mechanics of the EU and a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation.
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#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
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This is not what's happening, and you have demonstrated both a lack of knowledge about the mechanics of the EU and a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation.
I believe your blind passion for the eu - a project i support - makes you blind to its flaws. Some of us in the eu are struggling with its incompetence and any criticism is quickly shut down as euro skepticism or misinformation. A dangerous path if we want the project to survive.
Re: EU criticises 'hasty' UK approval of Covid-19 vaccine
#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
This is not what's happening, and you have demonstrated both a lack of knowledge about the mechanics of the EU and a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation.
I believe your blind passion for the eu - a project i support - makes you blind to its flaws. Some of us in the eu are struggling with its incompetence and any criticism is quickly shut down as euro skepticism or misinformation. A dangerous path if we want the project to survive.
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Twitter/reddit-style accusations of 'blind passion for [x]' doesn't come across as substantive discussion. If you want to persuade people of your vision for the EU, begin by not casting aspersions on those who disagree with you, the very thing you complain others do to you.
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If your goal is not to convince anybody then feel most free to ignore this olive branch.
Re: EU criticises 'hasty' UK approval of Covid-19 vaccine
#10Some cultural notes: UK Conservative politicians have started claiming that our rapid approval was because of Brexit. UK med regulators have said that's bollocks. They say the med was approved under existing EU regs. MHRA say that no corners were cut. They claim the rapidity of the decision was because all parties were in alignment: they want a safe vaccine, so all funding was available when it needed to be and all e…
Some cultural notes: the UK is in a culture war, and some will shine the most negative light on anything the opposing side do.
Taking a more charitable approach... is it possible those suggesting Brexit has allowed a quicker rollout aren't referring to regulations?
Perhaps the early rollout is facilitated by UK doing their own deals with vaccine manufacturers, rather than as as a package deal with EU (and thus having to wait for their slower and safer process). Is that it?