European Parliament lifts immunity of Italian MEP in Huawei probe

The European Parliament has voted to strip Italian Member of European Parliament Fulvio Martusciello of his immunity, paving the way for Belgian authorities to investigate him in a corruption probe linked to Chinese technology firm Huawei.

The decision follows an investigation initiated in March 2025 by Belgian prosecutors into allegations of corruption, document forgery, and money laundering within the European Parliament, specifically targeting Huawei. The tech giant has denied all accusations leveled against it.

Martusciello, however, has rejected the corruption claims. He asserts that the bank statements from Huawei, which Belgian prosecutors are using as evidence, are actually related to a loan he extended to a friend. The European Parliament also voted on the immunity of three other MEPs, but their parliamentary protection remains intact.

The vote to lift Martusciello's immunity signifies a step forward in the Belgian investigation, which aims to uncover potential illicit activities within the EU's legislative body concerning the Chinese company.

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Martusciello has rejected the corruption claims. He asserts that the bank statements from Huawei, which Belgian prosecutors are using as evidence, are actually related to a loan he extended to a friend.