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Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nikos Pappas

TA-10-2026-0089 · P10_TA(2026)0089 · PE784.143

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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Nikos Pappas, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with alleged defamation and insult offences under Greek law.

Key points

  1. The request for waiver came from the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Supreme Court of the Hellenic Republic, transmitted by letter dated 10 September 2025.
  2. The alleged offences occurred on 20 March 2024 in Athens, before Pappas was elected to the European Parliament in June 2024.
  3. The alleged offence is not related to an opinion or vote in performance of his duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.
  4. Under Greek law, members of parliament cannot be prosecuted without authorisation from the Chamber of Deputies.
  5. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the legal proceedings aim to undermine his political activity.
  6. Parliament cannot assume the role of a court, and in waiver procedures a Member cannot be regarded as a defendant.

Who is affected

  • Nikos Pappas, Member of the European Parliament, whose immunity is waived, allowing criminal proceedings to proceed.
  • The competent authority of the Hellenic Republic, which will receive the decision and report.

Legal basis: Articles 8 and 9 of Protocol No 7 on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union, and Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage.