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REPORT (2025/2098(IMM))

On the request for the waiver of the immunity of Salvatore De Meo

A-10-2026-0153

Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Ilhan Kyuchyuk

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Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Salvatore De Meo, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings in Belgium over alleged corruption involving Huawei. The request lacked sufficient concrete elements, and the uncertainty could indicate fumus persecutionis.

Committee position. The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes that Parliament decide not to waive the immunity of Salvatore De Meo.

Key points

  1. The Belgian Federal Prosecutor requested the waiver of De Meo's immunity on 16 April 2025, in connection with criminal proceedings for alleged passive public bribery under Article 246(1) of the Belgian Criminal Code.
  2. The alleged corruption scheme involved Huawei inviting Members to events and giving excessive gifts in return for political positions favouring the company.
  3. De Meo allegedly attended a dinner on 25 June 2024 paid for by Huawei, received a gift, and appeared in a promotional video for Huawei.
  4. The alleged offence does not concern opinions expressed or votes cast in the performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.
  5. The request for waiver was marked by a flagrant scarcity of concrete elements, and subsequent exchanges did not disperse the considerable uncertainty.
  6. Parliament concluded that the information did not allow a sufficiently informed decision to waive immunity, and the uncertainty could indicate fumus persecutionis.
  7. Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Salvatore De Meo.

Who is affected

  • Salvatore De Meo, Member of the European Parliament, retains his immunity from legal proceedings in Belgium.
  • The competent authorities of the Kingdom of Belgium are informed of 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.