Summary
The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Jean-Marie Le Pen, allowing French investigators to question him regarding the alleged misuse of EU funds for political party staff. 10 12.03.2019
Other
criminal law
european union
parliamentary immunity
public finance and budget policy
Key points
- The European Parliament officially decided to waive the immunity of Jean-Marie Le Pen.
- The waiver is intended to allow French judicial authorities to question the individual regarding ongoing investigations.
- The allegations include fraud, forgery, and the concealment of employees related to the employment conditions of parliamentary assistants.
- The investigation suggests a system was used to pay political party employees using funds meant for European Parliament assistants.
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