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Approved report for lifting parliamentary immunity of MEP Francisco Assis

RTP Notícias15 September 2026 at 14:10

A report was approved for lifting the parliamentary immunity of Portuguese MEP Francisco Assis, a member of the Socialist Party. Portuguese authorities had requested the lifting of the MEP's immunity as part of a court case.

The case stems from a lawsuit in which Francisco Assis is accused of defamation by jurist and commentator Alexandre Guerreiro. The request from Portuguese authorities aims to allow the MEP to be tried in this defamation case.

The parliamentary immunity of MEPs protects them from legal proceedings related to opinions and votes expressed in the exercise of their duties in the European Parliament. However, this immunity can be lifted with the approval of the European Parliament, which is now underway with the approval of this report.

Why this matters

Portuguese citizens following EU affairs need to know that a Portuguese MEP is facing a defamation lawsuit, with parliamentary immunity being lifted to allow the normal continuation of legal action. This decision affects the credibility and functioning of Portuguese representatives in the European Parliament.

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