What changed
The versions differ only in formal and wording changes: date format corrected, court name clarified, and phrasing adjusted. #1#2#3
0 changes of substance, plus 1 formaland2 wording-only. Each change below carries a one-line ✦ note from the same model. Written from the two texts only — read the highlighted passages before relying on it.
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Change #1 Formal
Corrects the date format and replaces 'Higher Regional Court in Dresden' with 'Dresden Regional Court'.
A. whereas on 15 January 2026,2026 the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection transmitted a request from the HigherDresden Regional Court in Dresden for the waiver of the immunity of Siegbert Frank Droese, Member of the European Parliament elected in Germany, in connection with an appeal lodged by him in criminal proceedings;
Change #2 Wording
Rephrases the sentence to clarify that the request from the Dresden Regional Court requires the waiver.
C. whereas Siegbert Frank Droese was elected to the European Parliament in the June 2024 European elections; whereas he was not a Member of the European Parliament at the time of the conviction by judgment of the Dresden Local Court of 26 April 2024, nor at the time of lodging an appeal against it; whereas, following the election of Siegbert Frank Droese to the European Parliament and according to the request,request from the Dresden Regional Court, the conduct of the appeal proceedings requires that the immunity of Siegbert Frank Droese be waived;
Change #3 Wording
Rephrases the clause to say 'cannot assume the role of a court and, in a waiver procedure...' instead of 'court, and whereas...'.
I. whereas Parliament cannot assume the role of a court, andcourt whereas,and, in a waiver of immunity procedure, a Member cannot be regarded as a defendant;