The process concerning the potential removal of parliamentary immunity for Slovenian MEP Tonin is advancing through several procedural stages within the European institutions. The matter was formally brought to the attention of the European Parliament when President Roberta Metsola announced the request from Slovenian authorities during a plenary session held in mid-March. Following this initial notification, the specialized Committee Juri undertook a detailed review of the case.
This committee conducted its proceedings in a confidential manner, and the MEP was heard by the body at the beginning of June. Today marks a crucial juncture, as the committee is expected to issue a formal recommendation regarding whether the immunity should be lifted. Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the proceedings, this recommendation will not be released immediately to the public, though its emergence is anticipated within the coming days.
The ultimate decision regarding the removal of immunity rests with the full parliament. The entire european body is scheduled to deliberate and vote on the matter in September. Upon the conclusion of the plenary vote, President Metsola will be responsible for communicating the final outcome to the relevant national authorities.
This multi-stage process ensures that any action affecting the status of a member is thoroughly vetted through expert review before a final vote is taken by the entire legislative body.
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