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REPORT (2025/2077(IMM))

On the request for the waiver of the immunity of Petr Bystron

A-10-2026-0009

Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Adrián Vázquez Lázara

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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Petr Bystron, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from German authorities in connection with alleged fraud related to a false declaration for a flat-rate allowance.

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

Key points

  1. The request concerns alleged fraud under Section 263(1) of the German Criminal Code for a false declaration about a staff member's role, leading to salary payments of approximately EUR 14,850.
  2. The alleged offence occurred before Bystron became an MEP, and it does not relate to opinions or votes in his parliamentary duties.
  3. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity.
  4. Parliament cannot act as a court, and in waiver procedures the Member is not a defendant.
  5. The decision to waive immunity is based on German law and EU protocols, and the President is instructed to forward the decision to the German authority and Bystron.

Who is affected

  • Petr Bystron, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived for criminal proceedings in Germany.
  • German judicial authorities, who may proceed with the criminal investigation and prosecution.

Figures and deadlines

  • approximately EUR 14 850 in total salary payments

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, Article 46 of the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany