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Request for the waiver of the immunity of Petr Bystron
TA-10-2026-0027 · P10_TA(2026)0027 · PE781.254
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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Petr Bystron, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from German authorities in connection with alleged fraud related to a flat-rate allowance.¶¶
Key points
- The request concerns alleged fraud under Section 263(1) of the German Criminal Code for a false declaration about a staff member's work, leading to salary payments of approximately EUR 14 850.¶¶
- The alleged offence occurred before Bystron became a Member of the European Parliament, and it does not relate to opinions or votes in his parliamentary duties.¶¶
- Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no intention to undermine his political activity.¶
- Parliament decided to waive Bystron's immunity and instructed its President to forward the decision to the competent German authority and to Bystron.¶¶