Adopted text
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Salvatore De Meo
TA-10-2026-0193 · P10_TA(2026)0193 · PE782.199
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The European Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Salvatore De Meo, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings in Belgium over alleged corruption involving Huawei.¶ Parliament found insufficient concrete elements and considerable uncertainty in the request, which could indicate fumus persecutionis.¶¶
Key points
- Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Salvatore De Meo.¶
- The request for waiver was based on alleged passive public bribery under Article 246(1) of the Belgian Criminal Code, related to a dinner and gift from Huawei.¶¶
- Parliament noted that the alleged offence did not concern opinions expressed or votes cast in performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.¶
- The request lacked clear and sufficient elements, and additional information did not dispel uncertainty, suggesting possible fumus persecutionis.¶¶
Who is affected
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¶