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Waiver of Immunity for Stelios Kouloglou

Summary

The European Parliament decided to waive the immunity of MEP Stelios Kouloglou regarding legal charges in Greece. This decision allows Greek authorities to proceed with a case involving alleged libel and defamation.
10 15.12.2015
Other
justice
civil law
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The Greek Prosecutor’s Office requested a waiver of immunity for Stelios Kouloglou.
  • The charges involve alleged libel and defamation against prison staff in Patras.
  • The alleged incidents took place in 2010, during Mr. Kouloglou's career as a television journalist.
  • The investigation is unrelated to his official duties or the votes he casts as an MEP.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for waiver of the immunity of Stelios Kouloglou Request for the waiver of the immunity of Stelios Kouloglou
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