Request for the waiver of the immunity of Fulvio Martusciello
TA-10-2026-0194 · P10_TA(2026)0194 · PE788.823
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Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Fulvio Martusciello, a Member elected in Italy, in connection with criminal proceedings for alleged corruption.¶ The alleged corruption involved influencing EU policy on 5G in favor of Huawei, including drafting a letter to Commissioners and tabling amendments, from 2021 to 2024.¶¶¶ Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning the proceedings do not appear intended to damage his political activity.¶
Key points
- Parliament waives the immunity of Fulvio Martusciello.¶
- The waiver relates to criminal proceedings for alleged corruption, part of a broader investigation into a criminal organisation allegedly influencing EU institutions.¶¶
- Martusciello is alleged to have been paid to engage in corruption, including drafting and signing a letter to Commissioners on 5G policy and tabling amendments favorable to Huawei.¶¶
- The alleged acts occurred from 2021 to 2024, and Martusciello was a Member at the time of the alleged offence.¶¶
- The alleged offence does not concern opinions expressed or votes cast in performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.¶
- The request stems from a wider investigation and does not appear to target his political activity; no evidence of fumus persecutionis was found.¶
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 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage¶