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Request for the waiver of the immunity of Maciej Wąsik

TA-10-2025-0042 · P10_TA(2025)0042 · PE766.695

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The European Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Maciej Wąsik, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from Polish authorities in connection with criminal proceedings against him. The alleged offences relate to violating a ban on holding public office by performing duties as a member of the Sejm in December 2023, before his election to the European Parliament. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity as an MEP.

Key points

  1. The European Parliament waives the immunity of Maciej Wąsik.
  2. The waiver relates to alleged offences under Article 244 of the Polish Criminal Code, concerning violation of a ban on holding public office.
  3. The alleged actions occurred on 21 and 28 December 2023 in Warsaw, when Wąsik participated in Sejm sessions despite a ban imposed on 20 December 2023.
  4. The charges were brought on 18 April 2024, and Wąsik was not an MEP at the time of the alleged offence.
  5. The alleged offence is not related to opinions expressed or votes cast in performance of his duties as an MEP.
  6. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no intention to undermine his political activity as an MEP.

Who is affected

  • Maciej Wąsik, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing Polish authorities to proceed with criminal proceedings.
  • Competent authorities of the Republic of Poland, who 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 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage.