Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun
TA-10-2025-0069 · P10_TA(2025)0069 · PE770.079
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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from Polish authorities over alleged offences in 2022 and 2023.¶ The alleged offences include violating an official's bodily integrity, insulting a public official, damaging property, failing to leave premises, insulting a religious group and object, and causing minor health damage.¶¶¶ Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no intent to undermine Braun's political activity.¶
Key points
- Parliament waives the immunity of Grzegorz Braun.¶
- The waiver covers alleged offences from 2022 and 2023, including acts against a public official, property damage, and religious insult.¶¶¶
- The alleged offences are not related to Braun's parliamentary duties, so Article 8 of Protocol No 7 does not apply.¶
- Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine Braun's political activity.¶
- Parliament cannot act as a court, and in waiver procedures the Member is not a defendant.¶
Who is affected
- Grzegorz Braun, Member of the European Parliament, loses immunity for the alleged offences.¶
- Polish authorities may proceed with criminal proceedings against Braun.
Legal basis: Articles 8 and 9 of Protocol No 7 on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union, Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976, Article 105(2) and (5) of the Polish Constitution¶¶