Feb 27 • 12:23 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Oko.press

There is a motion to strip Braun of his immunity

The Polish Attorney General has requested the European Parliament to revoke MEP Grzegorz Braun's immunity due to his denial of Nazi crimes.

The Polish Attorney General Waldemar Żurek has submitted a motion to the European Parliament to strip MEP Grzegorz Braun of his parliamentary immunity, following statements he made that question the reality of Nazi crimes, including the Holocaust. This motion arises amidst growing concerns about Braun's public statements that have been characterized as extremist and historically inaccurate.

Braun, who leads the far-right political party Konfederacja Korony Polskiej, has made controversial comments such as claiming that the gas chambers at Auschwitz are 'unfortunately fake'. These remarks have drawn significant backlash and scrutiny from both the public and legal authorities, prompting the Attorney General to take action. The decision now lies in the hands of the European Parliament, which will determine whether Braun's immunity will be revoked, allowing for potential legal proceedings against him.

This case highlights ongoing tensions in Poland regarding the rise of far-right rhetoric and the historical interpretations of events like the Holocaust. The outcome of this motion could have significant implications not just for Braun but also for the broader discourse around extremism in politics and how such speech is treated at the European level.

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