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Request for the waiver of the immunity of Michał Dworczyk

TA-10-2025-0201 · P10_TA(2025)0201 · PE766.679

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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Michał Dworczyk, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from Polish authorities in connection with criminal proceedings against him. The alleged offences relate to his use of a private email account for official duties and obstructing a criminal investigation, but are not linked to his parliamentary activities.

Key points

  1. Parliament waives the immunity of Michał Dworczyk.
  2. The request was made by the Prosecutor General of Poland on 29 August 2024, based on alleged offences under the Polish Criminal Code.
  3. The alleged offences include exceeding powers or failing duties as Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister by using a private email account for official correspondence containing classified information.
  4. He is also alleged to have obstructed criminal proceedings by instructing a third person to delete information from his private email account.
  5. The alleged offences and the request are not related to his opinions or votes as an MEP, so Article 8 of Protocol No 7 does not apply.
  6. Under Polish law, Members of the European Parliament enjoy the same immunities as members of the Polish parliament, requiring Sejm consent for criminal proceedings.
  7. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity as an MEP.

Who is affected

  • Michał Dworczyk, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing criminal proceedings to proceed.
  • Polish authorities, who may now bring charges against Dworczyk in connection with the alleged offences.

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.