On the request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun
A-10-2025-0216
Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Dainius Žalimas
- Voted on · Adopted 554–60–20 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2025/2122
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Parliament decides to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from Polish authorities over alleged offences including obstructing a doctor, damaging property, and inciting hatred.¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun.¶
Key points
- The waiver covers alleged offences from 2023 and 2025, including deprivation of liberty, assault, insult, slander, property damage, and incitement to hatred.¶¶¶
- The alleged offences are not related to opinions or votes in the performance of his duties as an MEP.¶
- No evidence of fumus persecutionis was found, meaning the proceedings are not intended to undermine his political activity.¶
- Parliament cannot assume the role of a court, and the Member is not regarded as a defendant in this procedure.¶
Who is affected
- Grzegorz Braun, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived for criminal proceedings in Poland.¶
Figures and deadlines
- PLN 5 327.19 in damages to the Rainbow Opole Association for damaged posters.¶
Legal basis: Articles 8 and 9 of Protocol No 7 on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union, Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976, and Article 105(2) and (5) of the Polish Constitution.¶¶