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Decision against waiving immunity for Elena Yoncheva

Summary

The European Parliament has decided not to waive the immunity of MEP Elena Yoncheva following concerns that Bulgarian criminal proceedings against her are politically motivated.
9 15.02.2022
Other
justice
human rights
political party
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The Bulgarian Prosecutor General requested the lifting of Elena Yoncheva's immunity to pursue money laundering charges.
  • The alleged criminal acts are linked to financial transactions occurring between 2010 and 2018.
  • Pre-trial proceedings were initiated in 2018 based on specific criminal procedure regulations.
  • The decision was guided by European Union protocols regarding the privileges and immunities of its members.

Speeches

4 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Evelyn REGNER
Evelyn REGNER
S&D
0:49 min
18. Voting session
Ewa KOPACZ
Ewa KOPACZ
PPE
2:27 min
2. Announcement of voting results
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for waiver of the immunity of Elena Yoncheva Request for the waiver of the immunity of Elena Yoncheva
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