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European Parliament Strips Immunity of Spanish MEP Luis “Alvise” Pérez
5/20/2026, 1:26:45 AM
Immunity Stripped to Allow Campaign-Finance Probe
On Tuesday, the European Parliament voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Spanish MEP Luis “Alvise” Pérez, enabling Spanish prosecutors to pursue a campaign-finance investigation. The motion, referred by President Roberta Metsola to the Committee on Legal Affairs after a September request from Madrid, was approved by a large majority of attending members in Strasbourg.
Background: Far-Right YouTuber Turned Lawmaker
Pérez first gained notoriety as a controversial YouTuber before founding the far-right party Se Acabó La Fiesta. He secured a seat in the European Parliament in the 2024 elections, positioning himself as a vocal nationalist figure. His public activities include a speech in Madrid on 12 October 2025, and his party has been a focal point of controversy.
Timeline of the Immunity-Lifting Process
- 2024 – Pérez elected MEP.
- September 2025 – Madrid asks to lift immunity.
- Early Oct 2025 – President Metsola forwards request to Legal Affairs Committee.
- Tuesday – Strasbourg plenary votes to lift immunity.
Financial Allegations (Data & Statistics)
Spanish prosecutors allege Pérez received an illegal €100,000 donation from cryptocurrency influencer Álvaro Romillo before the 2024 elections. Romillo testified the money was intended for Se Acabó La Fiesta, while Pérez maintains it was for personal use. The €100,000 amount underpins the immunity-lifting decision.
Official Positions (Responses from Authorities and Parties)
The European Parliament framed the vote as a procedural step to respect legal accountability, emphasizing that immunity is not absolute when serious allegations arise. Spanish prosecutors described the donation as a breach of campaign-finance rules and justified the investigation. Romillo’s testimony linked the funds to the party’s campaign.
Criticism & Opposition
Pérez has consistently argued that the €100,000 received from Romillo was intended for personal use, not for financing Se Acabó La Fiesta. He rejects the allegation that the cash served as a campaign contribution and maintains that the funds were his private property.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The core dispute concerns the €100,000 donation’s purpose: prosecutors and Romillo argue it financed Se Acabó La Fiesta, while Pérez insists it was personal. Sources do not disclose the exact vote count, the legal criteria applied by the Committee on Legal Affairs, or the next procedural steps for the investigation.
Implications for EU Immunity and Campaign-Finance Oversight
The decision signals the European Parliament’s willingness to lift immunity when national authorities allege serious campaign-finance violations, including those involving cryptocurrency. It may set a precedent for future cases, reinforcing EU expectations of transparency and legal accountability for MEPs.
Next Steps
With immunity removed, Spanish prosecutors can file charges, conduct further financial audits, and present evidence to a court. The outcome will determine whether Pérez faces criminal liability, political consequences, or a dismissal of the case.
