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REPORT (2025/2171(IMM))

On the request for the waiver of the immunity of Patryk Jaki

A-10-2026-0108

Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Adrián Vázquez Lázara

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Parliament decides to waive the immunity of Patryk Jaki, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings for alleged slander of a judge.

Committee position. The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes to waive the immunity of Patryk Jaki.

Key points

  1. The request was submitted by the District Court for Warsaw-Śródmieście on 6 August 2025, and Patryk Jaki was heard on 23 March 2026.
  2. The alleged offence occurred between 5 and 7 June 2024, when Jaki allegedly slandered a judge during an election meeting and disseminated the recording via social media.
  3. The alleged actions could constitute an offence under Article 212(1), in conjunction with Articles 212(2) and 12(1), of the Polish Criminal Code.
  4. The alleged offence is not related to an opinion expressed or vote cast in the performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.
  5. Under Article 9 of Protocol No 7 and Article 105(2) and (5) of the Polish Constitution, a Member enjoys immunity in their own state, but Parliament finds no evidence of fumus persecutionis.
  6. Parliament decides to waive the immunity of Patryk Jaki and instructs its President to forward the decision to the competent authority of Poland and to Jaki.

Who is affected

  • Patryk Jaki, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing criminal proceedings to proceed.
  • The competent authority of the Republic of Poland, which will receive the decision.

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.