Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun
TA-10-2026-0087 · P10_TA(2026)0087 · PE784.378
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- Full procedure 2025/2170
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The European 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.¶ The alleged offences include theft of flags, destruction of exhibition boards, and defamation, which are not related to his parliamentary duties.¶¶¶
Key points
- Parliament waives the immunity of Grzegorz Braun.¶
- The waiver relates to alleged theft of a Ukrainian flag in Biała Podlaska on 30 April 2025, causing loss to the city municipality.¶
- The waiver also covers alleged theft of an EU flag in Katowice on 6 May 2025, causing loss to the Ministry of Industry.¶
- It covers alleged destruction of exhibition boards in the Sejm on 11 June 2025, causing loss to the Coalition Parliamentary Club of the Left.¶
- It covers alleged defamation of the POLIN Museum and others on 28 April 2025 via mass media.¶
- The alleged offences are not related to opinions expressed or votes cast in performance of his duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.¶
- Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, i.e., intent to undermine his political activity.¶
Who is affected
- Grzegorz Braun, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing Polish authorities to proceed with criminal proceedings.¶
- Polish judicial authorities, who can now pursue the criminal cases against Braun.
Figures and deadlines
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 Constitution of the Republic of Poland¶¶