Adopted text
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Klára Dobrev
TA-10-2025-0207 · P10_TA(2025)0207 · PE766.949
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Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Klára Dobrev, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings for defamation brought against her in Hungary.¶ The request was submitted by the Budapest II and III District Court on 29 August 2024. Parliament found evidence of fumus persecutionis, indicating the proceedings aim to undermine her political activity.¶¶
Key points
- Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Klára Dobrev.¶
- The alleged offence of defamation in public is not related to an opinion expressed or vote cast in the performance of her duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.¶
- The choice of criminal action raises doubts about redressing reputational harm and suggests the aim is to damage her reputation as a Member of the European Parliament.¶
- Klára Dobrev was a vocal opponent of the Hungarian Government, and the private prosecuting party is linked to governing circles, indicating possible political motivation.¶
- At the time of the facts, she was a member of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs and regularly spoke out against her country's political authorities.¶
- Parliament concluded that fumus persecutionis can be assumed, meaning there is concrete evidence that the legal proceedings intend to undermine her political activity.¶