Adopted text
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun
TA-10-2026-0088 · P10_TA(2026)0088 · PE784.379
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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from Polish authorities in connection with alleged offences of denying genocide committed at Auschwitz-Birkenau.¶
Key points
- The request concerns alleged offences under Article 55 of the Polish Act on the Institute of National Remembrance, involving public denial of genocide committed between 1941 and 1944 at KL Auschwitz-Birkenau.¶¶
- The alleged offences are not related to opinions expressed or votes cast in the performance of his duties as an MEP.¶
- Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity.¶
- Parliament cannot assume the role of a court, and in waiver procedures a Member cannot be regarded as a defendant.¶
Who is affected
- Grzegorz Braun, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing criminal proceedings to proceed in Poland.¶
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¶¶