European Leaders Say Sharing Vaccines Is Key To Fighting COVID

The transcript discusses the debate over waiving patent rights for vaccines, emphasizing that sharing vaccines is crucial to ending the pandemic. The European Commission President highlights the importance of investing in other countries to produce their own vaccines, noting that 50% of Europe's vaccine production is exported globally.

What do proponents believe is key to ending the pandemic?

Why is the IP waiver not considered a solution in the short and medium term?

What is necessary for countries to manufacture their own vaccines?

What is the significance of vaccine sharing according to the President of the European Commission?

What percentage of doses produced in Europe are being exported?