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Waiver of Immunity for Carles Puigdemont

Summary

The European Parliament voted to waive the immunity of Carles Puigdemont, allowing Spanish authorities to pursue criminal proceedings in other EU Member States.
9 09.03.2021
Other
justice
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The Spanish Supreme Court requested a waiver of immunity regarding specific criminal proceedings.
  • The allegations involve offences of sedition and misuse of public funds.
  • The alleged acts were committed in 2017, which predates the individual's status as a Member of the European Parliament.
  • The Parliament found no evidence that the legal proceedings were intended to hinder political activity.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for waiver of the immunity of Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó Request for waiver of the immunity of Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó
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