Parliament Investigates Two MPs: Gökay Akbulut and Ingo Hahn
German legislature removes parliamentary immunity for Gökay Akbulut and Ingo Hahn - German Parliament Removes Immunity for Deputies Gökay Akbulut and Ingo Hahn
The German parliament, the Bundestag, made an extraordinary move by unanimously agreeing to lift the immunity of two MPs, Gökay Akbulut from Die Linke and Ingo Hahn from the AfD, paving the way for criminal proceedings against both^{1}.
Gökay Akbulut's Alleged Misconduct
The left-wing MP, Akbulut, is under the scanner for an incident involving a train journey from Heidelberg to Stuttgart, where she's accused of intentionally hurling a bottle at a fellow passenger^{1}. This alleged act could potentially be classified as attempted dangerous bodily harm. To add to the drama, Akbulut took to her Instagram to share her side of the story, stating that she had been attacked with a beer bottle, racially abused, and sexually harassed by an agitated passenger^{1}.
A Bumpy Road for Ingo Hahn
Meanwhile, Ingo Hahn, who was already a focal point of investigations after the lifting of his immunity last year while he was still serving as a member of the Bavarian state parliament^{2}, is suspected of pouring gasoline on the fire by posting a manipulated video on social media featuring a speech by a Free Voters MP^{2}.
The Bundestag's Crackdown
By granting approval for the initiation of criminal proceedings against these two MPs, the Bundestag is underscoring its stance on holding its members accountable for their actions outside parliament^{1}. Proceedings against both Akbulut and Hahn will now move forward without the protective shield of parliamentary immunity.
Sources:1. Bundesdeputation hob die Unverfügbarkeit von Abgeordneten der Linken und der AfD auf^{1}2. Ingo Hahn: Stefan Moser wurde von der CSU im Untersuchungsausschuss gestellt^{2}
- The Bundestag's decision to lift the immunity of Gökay Akbulut and Ingo Hahn signals a commitment to community policy, policy-and-legislation, and politics that prioritizes accountability for the actions of its members, extending beyond general news topics such as crime-and-justice.
- The ongoing investigations into the alleged misconduct of German MPs, Gökay Akbulut and Ingo Hahn, involving incidents of potential violence and social media manipulation, underscore the significance of employment policy within the context of parliament and the broader political landscape.
