Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) face scrutiny for alleged misconduct, including involvement in the Qatargate corruption scandal and accusations of spreading Russian propaganda. Investigations are complicated by parliamentary immunity, which protects MEPs from legal proceedings related to their official duties. The process to lift this immunity involves a request from national authorities, an investigation by the Legal Affairs Committee, and a vote by the European Parliament. Lifting immunity allows legal proceedings but does not imply guilt. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)