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Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

TA-10-2026-0109 · P10_TA(2026)0109 · PE785.498

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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with alleged offences obstructing traffic and failing to comply with police orders in Jedwabne on 10 July 2025.

Key points

  1. The request concerns alleged offences on 10 July 2025 in Jedwabne, including obstructing traffic and failing to comply with police orders, constituting offences under the Polish Code of Misdemeanours.
  2. The alleged offences are not related to opinions expressed or votes cast in the performance of his duties as an MEP.
  3. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning the legal proceedings do not appear intended to damage Braun's political activity or Parliament's independence.
  4. Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Grzegorz Braun.

Who is affected

  • Grzegorz Braun, Member of the European Parliament, subject to waiver of immunity.
  • Competent authorities of the Republic of Poland, to receive the decision.

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