Adopted text
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Ilhan Kyuchyuk
TA-10-2026-0237 · P10_TA(2026)0237 · PE789.052
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Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Ilhan Kyuchyuk, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with an investigation into alleged misuse of Union funds.¶ It found serious indications that the investigation may have been initiated to deliberately compromise him, assuming fumus persecutionis.¶¶
Key points
- The request for waiver was submitted by the European Chief Prosecutor on 24 November 2025 regarding alleged criminal offences involving misuse of Union funds.¶¶
- The alleged offences do not relate to opinions expressed or votes cast in performance of duties under Article 8 of Protocol No 7.¶
- Parliament noted grave doubts due to the Bulgarian European Prosecutor's suspension and later finding of serious misconduct, and the context of political attacks.¶¶
- It concluded that the investigation may have been initiated to damage Kyuchyuk's political activity and Parliament's independence, assuming fumus persecutionis.¶
- Parliament decided not to waive the immunity of Ilhan Kyuchyuk.¶