Waiver of Parliamentary Immunity for Valter Flego

Summary

The European Parliament has decided to waive the immunity of MEP Valter Flego. This allows Croatian authorities to proceed with criminal investigations regarding alleged illegal salary payments made during his time as Mayor.
9 09.03.2021
Other
justice
criminal law
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The European Parliament received a request to lift the immunity of MEP Valter Flego.
  • The request is linked to criminal proceedings regarding an alleged abuse of office.
  • The allegations involve illegal salary supplements paid during his term as Mayor of Buzet between 2010 and 2013.
  • The alleged offenses occurred before the individual was elected to the European Parliament in 2019.
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