Is the European Parliament protecting politicians from investigation? In Episode 2 of our Brussels debate series, we tackle one of the most controversial questions facing the European Union today: who decides when politicians should be investigated—and can Brussels be trusted to police itself?
Following the latest immunity votes involving Members of the European Parliament, questions are once again being raised about transparency, accountability, and whether political considerations influence decisions that should be left to independent investigators.
Our guests examine the growing concerns surrounding major scandals such as HuaweiGate and QatarGate, the role of parliamentary immunity, and whether the current system creates the appearance of double standards.
Should politicians vote on whether their colleagues can be investigated?
Is parliamentary immunity a necessary protection for democracy—or has it become a shield against scrutiny?
The discussion also explores: The purpose of parliamentary immunity Why some investigations move forward while others stall The fallout from HuaweiGate and QatarGate Allegations of double standards in Brussels Whether the EU has made real progress on transparency The role of lobbying and political influence in European institutions Should corruption rules be harmonized across Europe? How citizens can hold politicians accountable