The European Parliament adopted a decision in which it has decided not to defend the immunity and privileges of Corneliu Vadim Tudor (NI, RO).
Mr Tudor’s request relates to criminal proceedings in which he is charged with contempt of court, behaviour contrary to good morals and breach of the peace.
Parliament recalls that according to Article 8 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union, Members of the European Parliament shall not be subject to any form of inquiry, detention or legal proceedings in respect of opinions expressed or votes cast by them in the performance of their duties. However, Mr Tudor was neither detained, arrested nor searched. Therefore, the need does not exist to seek the agreement of the European Parliament.
Therefore, Parliament has decided not to defend the immunity and privileges of Corneliu Vadim Tudor.