The European Commission said it's suing the coronavirus vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca for not respecting its vaccine supply contract, and for not having a "reliable" plan to ensure timely deliveries.

AstraZeneca said the move was "without merit" and that it would "strongly defend itself in court".

The legal action marks an escalation in a long-running dispute between the two sides over the supply of coronavirus vaccines.

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