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Request for the waiver of the immunity of Péter Magyar

TA-10-2025-0203 · P10_TA(2025)0203 · PE770.241

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Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Péter Magyar, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with an alleged misdemeanour of theft in Hungary. It found indications of fumus persecutionis, as the proceedings may aim to damage his political activity.

Key points

  1. The request concerned an alleged theft of a phone worth around HUF 130 000-150 000, which was recovered and returned.
  2. Magyar was a Member of the European Parliament at the time of the alleged offence.
  3. The alleged offence is not related to an opinion or vote in performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.
  4. Under Article 9 of Protocol No 7 and Hungarian law, members enjoy immunity in their own state.
  5. Parliament has broad discretion in waiver decisions, and immunity protects Parliament's independence.
  6. Concerns about the proceedings' intention to damage Magyar's reputation lead to assuming fumus persecutionis.
  7. Parliament decided not to waive immunity and instructed its President to forward the decision to Hungarian authorities and Magyar.

Who is affected

  • Péter Magyar, Member of the European Parliament, retains immunity from the alleged proceedings.
  • Competent authorities of Hungary are informed of the decision.

Figures and deadlines

  • Phone worth around HUF 130 000-150 000.

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 4(2) of the Fundamental Law of Hungary