Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis, accused of assault, released from house arrest in Budapest as MEP, due to legal immunity.

Italian anti-fascist activist and teacher Ilaria Salis, accused of assault on far-right activists, was released from house arrest in Budapest after being elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). MEPs hold legal immunity, allowing Salis' release despite the ongoing case. The case has drawn outrage in Italy, involving the politically sensitive relationship between Italy's and Hungary's prime ministers.

June 14, 2024
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