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Waiver of Immunity for Jörg Meuthen

Summary

The European Parliament has decided to lift the legal immunity of MEP Jörg Meuthen to allow German prosecutors to investigate alleged financial irregularities and incorrect party reporting during his time with the AfD.
9 15.02.2022
Other
justice
political party
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The Berlin Public Prosecutor requested the waiver of immunity for Jörg Meuthen to initiate criminal proceedings.
  • The investigation involves suspected embezzlement and violations of the Political Parties Act.
  • Allegations include providing incorrect information regarding campaign services from a Swiss company totaling approximately 89,800 EUR.
  • The suspected irregularities occurred during the years 2016, 2017, and 2018 while serving as a party spokesperson.

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)
RAPPORT sur la demande de levée de l’immunité de Jörg Meuthen Request for the waiver of the immunity of Jörg Meuthen
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