Summary
The European Parliament rejected a request from Latvia to lift the immunity of MEP Nils Ušakovs, citing concerns over potential political motivation. 9 11.04.2024
Report
justice
public administration
parliamentary immunity
Key points
In force from 11/04/2024
- Latvian prosecutors requested the removal of Nils Ušakovs' immunity to initiate criminal proceedings.
- The allegations involve bribery and fraud related to transport services in Riga during 2017.
- The legal protections in question are governed by the Latvian Constitution and European Union protocols.
- There were concerns regarding the significant delay between the alleged events in 2017 and the formal request made in 2023.
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