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REPORT (2025/2193(IMM))

On the request for the waiver of the immunity of Tomasz Buczek

A-10-2026-0116

Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: David Cormand

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The European Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Tomasz Buczek, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from the District Court of Tarnobrzeg in Poland. The alleged offence occurred at an election rally and is not related to his parliamentary duties.

Key points

  1. Parliament waives the immunity of Tomasz Buczek.
  2. The request was submitted by the District Court of Tarnobrzeg, Second Criminal Chamber, in connection with a private indictment for an alleged offence under Article 217(1) of the Polish Criminal Code.
  3. The alleged offence involves snatching a miniature megaphone from a private applicant at an election rally on 21 September 2024, damaging it.
  4. The alleged offence is not related to Buczek's opinions or votes in the performance of his duties, so Article 8 of Protocol No 7 does not apply.
  5. Under Polish law, Buczek cannot be subject to criminal accountability without the consent of the Sejm, except in cases of flagrante delicto.
  6. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the legal proceedings aim to undermine Buczek's political activity.
  7. Parliament cannot assume the role of a court, and in a waiver procedure, a Member cannot be regarded as a defendant.

Who is affected

  • Tomasz Buczek, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing criminal proceedings to proceed.
  • The competent authority of Poland, 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