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REPORT (2024/2043(IMM))

On the request for waiver of the immunity of Maciej Wąsik

A-10-2025-0031

Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Mario Furore

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The European Parliament decides to waive the immunity of Maciej Wąsik, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings in Poland over alleged offences under Article 244 of the Polish Criminal Code.

Committee position. The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes to waive the immunity of Maciej Wąsik.

Key points

  1. The request for waiver was made by the Prosecutor General of Poland on 29 July 2024, relating to alleged offences committed on 21 and 28 December 2023 in Warsaw.
  2. The alleged actions violated a five-year ban on holding a public position imposed on 20 December 2023, as Wąsik performed duties as a Member of the Sejm.
  3. Wąsik was not a Member of the European Parliament at the time of the alleged offence; he was elected in June 2024.
  4. The alleged offence is not related to an opinion expressed or a vote cast in performance of his duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.
  5. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity as an MEP.
  6. Parliament cannot assume the role of a court, and in a waiver procedure the Member cannot be regarded as a defendant.

Who is affected

  • Maciej Wąsik, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived for the criminal proceedings in Poland.
  • Competent authorities of the Republic of Poland, which will receive the decision and report.

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.