European Parliament Waives Immunity for Polish MEP Grzegorz Braun

The European Parliament has voted to waive the parliamentary immunity of Polish MEP Grzegorz Braun, enabling domestic prosecution on charges of Holocaust denial. This decision follows allegations that Braun publicly denied Nazi-era genocide during a 2025 debate in Warsaw. The offense carries a potential sentence of up to three years in prison.

This marks the latest in a series of immunity waivers for Braun, who faces multiple legal challenges including prior charges of genocide denial and allegations of assault. Previous parliamentary actions have already permitted legal proceedings regarding his conduct in unrelated incidents.

Braun’s political party, the Confederation of the Polish Crown, currently holds approximately 8% in national polling. As the party may act as a kingmaker in upcoming parliamentary elections, these legal developments carry significant implications for Polish coalition stability and legislative governance. The removal of immunity ensures that Polish authorities can proceed with the prosecution without further procedural delays.