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REPORT (2024/2102(IMM))

On the request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

A-10-2025-0081

Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Dainius Žalimas

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The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes that Parliament waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from Polish authorities over alleged offences in 2022 and 2023. The alleged offences include violating an official's bodily integrity, insulting him, damaging property, failing to leave premises, and insulting religious feelings. Parliament found no evidence of political persecution.

Committee position. The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun.

Key points

  1. Parliament decides to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun.
  2. The request concerns alleged offences from 2022 and 2023, before Braun became an MEP.
  3. The alleged offences are not related to Braun's parliamentary duties, so Article 8 of Protocol No 7 does not apply.
  4. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine Braun's political activity.
  5. Parliament cannot act as a court, and in waiver proceedings the Member is not a defendant.

Who is affected

  • Grzegorz Braun, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing Polish authorities to proceed with criminal proceedings.
  • Competent authorities of the Republic of Poland, who 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.