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EU Parliament to Vote on Lifting Immunity of Five MEPs
The European Parliament's JURI committee will vote on lifting the immunity of five MEPs, including Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar and Italian leftist Ilaria Salis, facing accusations ranging from theft and defamation to assault and perjury.
EU Parliament to Vote on Lifting Immunity of Five MEPs
The European Parliament's JURI committee will vote on lifting the immunity of five MEPs, including Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar and Italian leftist Ilaria Salis, facing accusations ranging from theft and defamation to assault and perjury.
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28% Bias Score
EU Parliament Protects Immunity for Three MEPs, Lifts for Two
The European Parliament's JURI committee voted to protect the parliamentary immunity of three MEPs—Peter Magyar, Ilaria Salis, and Klára Dobrev—facing charges in Hungary, while lifting immunity for two Polish MEPs, Michał Dworczyk and Daniel Obajtek; the final decision will be in October.
EU Parliament Protects Immunity for Three MEPs, Lifts for Two
The European Parliament's JURI committee voted to protect the parliamentary immunity of three MEPs—Peter Magyar, Ilaria Salis, and Klára Dobrev—facing charges in Hungary, while lifting immunity for two Polish MEPs, Michał Dworczyk and Daniel Obajtek; the final decision will be in October.
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40% Bias Score
Congo Lifts Kabila's Immunity Amid M23 Conflict
The Congolese Senate voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, accused of complicity with the M23 rebel group amid escalating conflict in eastern Congo, allowing for legal proceedings against him despite concerns about the decision's political nature.
Congo Lifts Kabila's Immunity Amid M23 Conflict
The Congolese Senate voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, accused of complicity with the M23 rebel group amid escalating conflict in eastern Congo, allowing for legal proceedings against him despite concerns about the decision's political nature.
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40% Bias Score
Hungary Seeks to Lift Immunity of Opposition MEP Magyar
Hungarian authorities requested the European Parliament to lift the immunity of MEP Péter Magyar, facing accusations of insider trading and a phone-related incident; the opposition claims these are politically motivated to hinder Magyar's electoral prospects against Viktor Orbán.
Hungary Seeks to Lift Immunity of Opposition MEP Magyar
Hungarian authorities requested the European Parliament to lift the immunity of MEP Péter Magyar, facing accusations of insider trading and a phone-related incident; the opposition claims these are politically motivated to hinder Magyar's electoral prospects against Viktor Orbán.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Parliament Speaker Nullifies Reinstatement of Imprisoned MP
Turkey's Constitutional Court reinstated the parliamentary seat of imprisoned TİP MP Can Atalay, whose dismissal was annulled after a ruling was read in parliament by a deputy speaker; the parliamentary speaker declared the reading void, citing procedural violations.
Turkish Parliament Speaker Nullifies Reinstatement of Imprisoned MP
Turkey's Constitutional Court reinstated the parliamentary seat of imprisoned TİP MP Can Atalay, whose dismissal was annulled after a ruling was read in parliament by a deputy speaker; the parliamentary speaker declared the reading void, citing procedural violations.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Two SYRIZA MPs
The Greek Parliament voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of SYRIZA MPs Pavlos Polakis and Elena Akrita following separate accusations; Polakis faces accusations of exposing corrupt procurement practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Akrita faces a 25-year-old accusation deemed fabricated.
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Two SYRIZA MPs
The Greek Parliament voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of SYRIZA MPs Pavlos Polakis and Elena Akrita following separate accusations; Polakis faces accusations of exposing corrupt procurement practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Akrita faces a 25-year-old accusation deemed fabricated.
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52% Bias Score
EU Parliament Committee Votes to Protect Immunity of Three MEPs, Lift Immunity of Two Others
The European Parliament's JURI committee voted to protect the immunity of three MEPs (Magyar, Salis, Dobrev) facing charges in Hungary, while lifting the immunity of two Polish MEPs (Dworczyk and Obajtek), with final decisions pending a plenary session in October.
EU Parliament Committee Votes to Protect Immunity of Three MEPs, Lift Immunity of Two Others
The European Parliament's JURI committee voted to protect the immunity of three MEPs (Magyar, Salis, Dobrev) facing charges in Hungary, while lifting the immunity of two Polish MEPs (Dworczyk and Obajtek), with final decisions pending a plenary session in October.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey's Parliamentary Immunity Lifting Process Explained
The Turkish parliament's process for lifting a member's immunity involves a joint commission's review, a General Assembly vote requiring a 151-vote majority, and a potential Constitutional Court appeal; if lifted, prosecution begins, but the MP retains their seat unless convicted.
Turkey's Parliamentary Immunity Lifting Process Explained
The Turkish parliament's process for lifting a member's immunity involves a joint commission's review, a General Assembly vote requiring a 151-vote majority, and a potential Constitutional Court appeal; if lifted, prosecution begins, but the MP retains their seat unless convicted.
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28% Bias Score
AfD Challenges German Surveillance, Citing Parliamentary Immunity
The AfD in Thuringia and Saxony is challenging its surveillance by the German domestic intelligence agency, Verfassungsschutz, citing parliamentary immunity; a court case is underway, with the AfD arguing that surveillance infringes upon its mandate and the Thuringian Interior Minister, Georg Maier,...
AfD Challenges German Surveillance, Citing Parliamentary Immunity
The AfD in Thuringia and Saxony is challenging its surveillance by the German domestic intelligence agency, Verfassungsschutz, citing parliamentary immunity; a court case is underway, with the AfD arguing that surveillance infringes upon its mandate and the Thuringian Interior Minister, Georg Maier,...
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56% Bias Score
EU Parliament Lifts Immunity of AfD Politician Amidst Money Laundering Investigation
The European Parliament in Strasbourg lifted the immunity of AfD politician Petr Bystron, allowing investigations into money laundering, bribery, tax evasion, and fraud allegations linked to the pro-Russian website "Voice of Europe".
EU Parliament Lifts Immunity of AfD Politician Amidst Money Laundering Investigation
The European Parliament in Strasbourg lifted the immunity of AfD politician Petr Bystron, allowing investigations into money laundering, bribery, tax evasion, and fraud allegations linked to the pro-Russian website "Voice of Europe".
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40% Bias Score
Mexican Congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco's Immunity Retained Amidst Sexual Abuse Accusations
Former Mexican football star and current congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco is accused of sexual abuse by a woman claiming to be a relative; a request to remove his immunity from prosecution was rejected by the Chamber of Deputies on March 25, 2025, by a vote of 291 to 158, sparking protests.
Mexican Congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco's Immunity Retained Amidst Sexual Abuse Accusations
Former Mexican football star and current congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco is accused of sexual abuse by a woman claiming to be a relative; a request to remove his immunity from prosecution was rejected by the Chamber of Deputies on March 25, 2025, by a vote of 291 to 158, sparking protests.
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60% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou Amidst Grigoropoulos Murder Case Controversy
The Greek Parliament voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou, leader of the 'Flow of Freedom' party, to allow a defamation lawsuit to proceed, stemming from her comments on the 2008 murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos and related allegations of police misconduct and cover-up.
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou Amidst Grigoropoulos Murder Case Controversy
The Greek Parliament voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou, leader of the 'Flow of Freedom' party, to allow a defamation lawsuit to proceed, stemming from her comments on the 2008 murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos and related allegations of police misconduct and cover-up.
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48% Bias Score
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