Romanian Anticorruption Dept Asks EP To Lift Immunity Of MEP Adrian Severin

According to a press release, on Tuesday, DNA sent Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu a request to lift the parliamentary immunity of MEP Adrian Severin, suspected of taking bribes and influence peddling. The request will be forwarded to Jerzy Buzek, president of the European Parliament.

On March 21, DNA began investigating Severin, after Romanian and international media reported on his alleged involvement in a corruption case. Severin was prepared to support the adoption of several amendments in exchange for EUR100,000 offered by journalists from British paper The Sunday Times.