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REPORT (2024/2048(IMM))

On the request for waiver of the immunity of Petr Bystron

A-10-2025-0030

Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Dominik Tarczyński

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The European Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Petr Bystron, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings in Germany over alleged use of symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organisations.

Committee position. The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes that Parliament waive the immunity of Petr Bystron.

Key points

  1. The request for waiver came from the Munich I Chief Public Prosecutor, transmitted by the German Federal Ministry of Justice, for proceedings before the Munich District Court.
  2. The alleged offence involves publishing a photo montage on Twitter that could be seen as showing the 'Hitler salute', and was charged under Section 86a of the German Criminal Code.
  3. Bystron was not a Member of the European Parliament at the time of the alleged offence, and the alleged offence is not related to his duties as an MEP.
  4. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity as an MEP.
  5. Parliament decided to waive Bystron's immunity and instructed its President to forward the decision to the competent German authority and to Bystron.

Who is affected

  • Petr Bystron, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing criminal proceedings to continue.
  • The competent authority of the Federal Republic of Germany, which will receive the decision and can proceed with the case.

Legal basis: Articles 8 and 9 of Protocol No 7 on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union, and Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976.