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REPORT (2025/2194(IMM))

On the request for the waiver of the immunity of Nikos Pappas

A-10-2026-0077

Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Krzysztof Śmiszek

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The European Parliament decides to waive the immunity of Nikos Pappas, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with alleged defamation and insult offences under Greek criminal law.

Committee position. The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes that Parliament waive the immunity of Nikos Pappas.

Key points

  1. The alleged offences concern false and defamatory claims made by Pappas about a journalist during an online interview in Athens on 20 March 2024.
  2. Pappas was not a Member of the European Parliament at the time of the alleged offences; the complaint dates from 10 June 2024.
  3. The alleged offence does not relate to an opinion or vote in performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.
  4. Under Greek law, members of parliament cannot be prosecuted without authorisation from the Chamber of Deputies.
  5. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the legal proceedings aim to undermine Pappas's political activity.
  6. Parliament cannot assume the role of a court, and in waiver procedures a Member cannot be regarded as a defendant.

Who is affected

  • Nikos Pappas, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing prosecution in Greece.
  • The competent authorities of the Hellenic Republic, 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.