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MEP Petras Gražulis Loses Immunity Over Hate Speech

5/7/2025

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Lithuanian MEP Petras Gražulis faces serious consequences as the European Parliament strips him of legal immunity over hate speech allegations against the LGBTQ+ community. Following derogatory remarks made after a parliamentary session in May 2022, prosecutors are now probing his actions, which could result in a two-year prison sentence. The case unfolds in Vilnius, raising significant concerns about accountability.

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Lithuanian MEP Petras Gražulis faces serious consequences as the European Parliament strips him of legal immunity over hate speech allegations against the LGBTQ+ community. Following derogatory remarks made after a parliamentary session in May 2022, prosecutors are now probing his actions, which could result in a two-year prison sentence. The case unfolds in Vilnius, raising significant concerns about accountability.