Adopted text
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Angelika Niebler
TA-10-2026-0165 · P10_TA(2026)0165 · PE784.494
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Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Angelika Niebler, a Member of the European Parliament, following a request from the European Chief Prosecutor over alleged fraud and misuse of parliamentary funds.¶¶¶ The decision is based on concerns about the complaint's anonymous nature, timing, and lack of precision, which suggest an intention to damage her political activity (fumus persecutionis).¶¶
Key points
- The European Chief Prosecutor requested the waiver of Angelika Niebler's immunity in connection with alleged offences between 2017 and 2025, including improper travel expense claims and misuse of parliamentary assistants.¶¶
- The alleged actions could constitute fraud under Section 263(1) and (3) of the German Criminal Code.
- The alleged offences are not related to opinions expressed or votes cast in performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.¶
- Parliament found serious uncertainties about the complaint's elements and motives, including its anonymous nature, which precludes meaningful assessment and raises concerns of political motivation.¶
- The inconsistencies in the request, including lack of precision on financial sums, suggest the intention may be to damage Angelika Niebler's reputation.
- Parliament concluded that fumus persecutionis can be assumed, meaning there is concrete evidence that the proceedings aim to damage her political activity and Parliament's independence.¶
- Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Angelika Niebler.¶