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Waiver of Immunity for Clara Ponsatí Obiols

Summary

The European Parliament has decided to waive the immunity of MEP Clara Ponsatí Obiols, allowing Spanish authorities to proceed with legal actions related to her former role in Catalonia.
9 09.03.2021
Other
justice
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The Spanish Supreme Court requested the waiver of immunity for Clara Ponsatí Obiols.
  • The legal proceedings involve allegations of sedition related to actions taken in 2017.
  • The investigation is linked to her former role as a regional minister rather than her current duties as an MEP.
  • The Parliament found no evidence that the prosecution was intended to interfere with her political activities or the independence of the Parliament.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for waiver of the immunity of Clara Ponsatí Obiols Request for waiver of the immunity of Clara Ponsatí Obiols
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