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Decision on Immunity Waiver for Nadine Morano

Summary

The European Parliament rejected a request to waive the immunity of MEP Nadine Morano, ruling that her alleged defamatory comments were part of her official political duties.
9 02.02.2023
Other
justice
civil law
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The French Ministry of Justice requested a waiver of Nadine Morano's immunity to investigate alleged public defamation.
  • The allegations involve comments made during a television broadcast and via Twitter regarding a vessel in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • The Parliament evaluated whether these statements were part of her official mandate and political duties.
  • It was determined that her role in committees concerning justice, home affairs, and migration provided a direct link to the comments made.

Speeches

17 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Roberta METSOLA
Roberta METSOLA
PPE
0:55 min
7. Order of business
Roberta METSOLA
Roberta METSOLA
PPE
0:12 min
7. Order of business
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for waiver of the immunity of Nadine Morano Request for waiver of the immunity of Nadine Morano
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