Qatargate, Moretti (Democratic Party): “On immunity, a political vote. I will carry on with my head held high”

Brussels, Dec. 16 (LaPresse) – “The European Parliament has decided to accept the request of the Belgian prosecutor’s office regarding the lifting of my immunity. I am bitter, as I have already said, because the elements on which the request was based had already been disproved by me with documentary evidence, and I continue to maintain that the vote was not about the actual content of the request, but was conditioned by political and electoral strategies and convenience,” said Democratic Party MEP Alessandra Moretti in a statement. “I am not worried about the impact this vote will have on me – and I add that at this point I hope to be heard by the prosecutor’s office as soon as possible so that I can defend myself against the accusations – but rather about the repercussions of this vote on the dignity and independence of Parliament. Immunity does not represent a personal privilege, but the need to protect Members of Parliament in the free exercise of their essential functions. I thank my group and the many colleagues from all parties for the support I am receiving; I will continue to do my job with my head held high,” she concluded.