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Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

TA-10-2025-0259 · P10_TA(2025)0259 · PE778.286

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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings in Poland over alleged offences in 2025 and 2023.

Key points

  1. The waiver covers alleged offences including preventing a gynaecologist from leaving her office, violating her bodily integrity, insulting her, and slandering her.
  2. It also covers damaging 10 posters belonging to the Rainbow Opole Association and publicly inciting hatred and offences via the internet.
  3. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no intention to undermine Braun's political activity.
  4. The alleged offences do not relate to opinions expressed or votes cast in the performance of his duties.

Who is affected

  • Grzegorz Braun, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived for criminal proceedings in Poland.

Figures and deadlines

  • PLN 5 327.19 in losses caused to the Rainbow Opole Association.

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