Summary
The European Parliament has decided to defend the immunity of MEP Guy Verhofstadt against defamation charges in Italy, ruling that his controversial tweet was part of his political mandate. 9 14.09.2021
Other
justice
human rights
political party
parliamentary immunity
Key points
- A request was made to protect the legal immunities of an MEP during criminal proceedings.
- The proceedings involve allegations of defamation under Italian law.
- The Parliament assessed whether the social media post was part of the member's official duties.
- It was determined that digital communication is a valid medium for modern parliamentary political debate.
Speeches
1 Speech in total
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Othmar KARAS
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