In a close vote, the European Parliament voted 206-205 to uphold the immunity of Italian Member of the European Parliament Maria Salis, effectively blocking her extradition to Hungary. The decision came amid ongoing legal proceedings involving Salis, who was accused of being associated with an alleged group known as the “Antifa Hammer Gang.”
Salis’s legal situation has garnered significant attention, with supporters arguing that the charges are politically motivated or based on insufficient evidence. The European Parliament’s vote reflects a decision to preserve her parliamentary immunity, preventing her extradition to face trial in Hungary.
Details about the allegations against Salis remain limited, but reports suggest that she was accused of involvement in violent activities linked to the group. The case continues to be a point of contention, highlighting tensions between national legal processes and the protections afforded to elected representatives within the EU.
The vote underscores the complex balance of legal jurisdiction and parliamentary immunity rights within the European Union. Salis’s supporters have expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that her rights as an MEP must be protected from what they see as politically motivated charges.