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German Lawmakers Lift Immunity of Far-Right MP Krah

9/12/2025

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On September 11, 2025, German lawmakers revoked the parliamentary immunity of far-right MP Maximilian Krah.
Krah faces investigations for bribery and money laundering involving Chinese sources during his European Parliament tenure.
The Bundestag approved court-ordered searches and seizures for the case.
Krah denies receiving funds from China and remains a controversial figure in the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Prosecutors are assessing the evidence to decide on potential charges.

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On September 11, 2025, German lawmakers revoked the parliamentary immunity of far-right MP Maximilian Krah.
Krah faces investigations for bribery and money laundering involving Chinese sources during his European Parliament tenure.
The Bundestag approved court-ordered searches and seizures for the case.
Krah denies receiving funds from China and remains a controversial figure in the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Prosecutors are assessing the evidence to decide on potential charges.