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The European Parliament’s justice committee has recommended the revocation of immunity for a prominent member of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, amid probes into alleged money laundering and bribery. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) shared this information with dpa news agency in Brussels on Wednesday.
Bribery Allegations Against AfD Lawmaker
Petr Bystron faces accusations of accepting funds from Voice of Europe, a pro-Russian media entity, to advocate for Russian interests within the Bundestag, Germany’s legislative body.
Parliamentary Procedure for Immunity Revocation
The full revocation of Bystron’s immunity requires a majority vote by MEPs in the European Parliament’s plenary session. This action mirrors a prior decision earlier this month concerning a social media post where Bystron depicted German politicians making contentious gestures.
Bystron’s Defense
Bystron has consistently refuted the claims, asserting that the proceedings are politically driven.
- Denies all allegations.
- Claims political motivation behind investigations.
Timeline of Investigations
His immunity was initially suspended by the Bundestag in May related to the bribery allegations. Subsequently, multiple searches were conducted before his election to the European Parliament in June.
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Bystron contends that these searches, numbering 21, have yielded no incriminating evidence.
Bystron’s Reaction to Searches
“I am eager to discover what evidence, if any, has been found by interrogating my mother, who suffers from dementia, and searching her room within her retirement facility,” Bystron told dpa.