Adopted text
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Péter Magyar
TA-10-2025-0204 · P10_TA(2025)0204 · PE774.312
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Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Péter Magyar, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings for defamation brought against him in Hungary.¶ It found that the proceedings appear intended to undermine his political activity, indicating fumus persecutionis.¶
Key points
- The request for waiver of immunity was submitted by the Central District Court of Pest in Hungary on 3 October 2024.¶
- The alleged offence is defamation before the public at large, based on a statement made on 20 August 2024.¶¶
- The alleged offence does not relate to an opinion expressed or vote cast in the performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.¶
- Under Hungarian law, Members of the European Parliament enjoy the same immunity as Members of the Hungarian Parliament.¶¶
- Parliament has broad discretion in waiver decisions, and immunity protects Parliament's independence.¶¶
- Péter Magyar is president of the Tisza Party and a vocal opponent of the Hungarian government.¶
- The private prosecuting party is a former Fidesz politician facing criminal charges, and the choice of criminal action raises doubts about its aim.¶¶
- There is concrete evidence that the legal proceedings aim to undermine Péter Magyar's political activity, so fumus persecutionis is assumed.¶
- Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Péter Magyar.¶
Who is affected
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¶