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Court Requests Suspension of Hungarian Politician's Immunity Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Court Requests Suspension of Hungarian Politician's Immunity Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

The Pesti Központi Kerületi Bíróság has sought the suspension of Tisza Party President Péter Magyar's parliamentary immunity, following a complaint by the Mi Hazánk party.
The Pesti Központi Kerületi Bíróság has initiated a request to the European Parliament for the suspension of Péter Magyar's parliamentary immunity, marking the third such request regarding the Tisza Party leader.

This request follows a previous complaint lodged by the Mi Hazánk political movement.

The court's motion has been forwarded to Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and subsequently to the EP’s legal affairs committee for further consideration.

The background of the current request relates to a private prosecution case, distinct from previous immunity suspension petitions filed by the Hungarian prosecution service.

Earlier, the prosecution had moved to suspend Magyar's immunity in connection with an incident involving the alleged theft of a mobile phone at a Budapest club in June 2024. Reports indicate that during the early hours of June 21, Magyar forcibly took a mobile phone from an individual filming him, subsequently discarding the device into the Danube River.

Prosecution of this case hinges on the suspension of his parliamentary immunity.

Magyar has previously stated that he would only be willing to renounce his immunity under the condition that Hungary joins the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

The resolution of the matter has been ongoing since October 2024, with the legal affairs committee having convened several times without reaching a decision.

In November 2024, a second request for suspension was submitted by the prosecution, reportedly related to allegations of defamation from a ruling party politician against Magyar.

Although the specifics of this case were not immediately confirmed, it was noted that the committee was already reviewing both issues.

The situation surrounding Magyar's immunity has attracted scrutiny, with various political implications noted by observers.

László András, a representative of the ruling Fidesz-KDNP party, remarked earlier in January that delaying a decision on the immunity issue could impact Magyar’s voting behavior.

He characterized the phone theft as a straightforward legal matter rather than a political one.

The latest request stems from additional allegations presented by the Mi Hazánk party, although details regarding these charges remain limited.

Deák Dániel, an analyst, suggested that this new request could relate to insider trading concerns about Magyar.

However, Mi Hazánk later clarified that the complaint is actually about defamation, reiterating the private nature of the case.

Magyar was previously reported to have sold all shares he owned shortly before significant stock market movements, which allegedly resulted in substantial financial gain.

The Magyar Nemzeti Bank has since launched an investigation into potential insider trading, further complicating Magyar's legal landscape.

The legal affairs committee of the European Parliament is expected to make a decision regarding the initial request for suspension of immunity related to the phone theft incident by May 12, although the timeline for addressing the court-initiated private prosecution remains unclear.

As the European Parliament’s protracted deliberations continue, multiple requests seeking to suspend Magyar’s immunity await resolution, which must occur prior to any criminal proceedings against him.
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