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Immunity Waiver Request for Manolis Kefalogiannis

Summary

The European Parliament is reviewing a request to lift the immunity of MEP Manolis Kefalogiannis regarding allegations of fraud. The committee ultimately recommends maintaining his immunity due to concerns about potential political persecution.
10 23.10.2018
Other
criminal law
european union
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The Greek Public Prosecutor requested the lifting of Manolis Kefalogiannis's immunity to allow for criminal proceedings.
  • The allegations involve attempted fraud and extortion concerning the misappropriation of an assistant's salary.
  • The alleged financial impact on European Union interests is estimated to be more than 73,000 euros.
  • The Committee recommends against waiving immunity due to concerns that the prosecution might be politically motivated.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for waiver of the immunity of Manolis Kefalogiannis Request for the waiver of the immunity of Manolis Kefalogiannis
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