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What are the possible effects of lifting immunity for officials during investigations on public trust and accountability?

Politics
Greece
Iniciada September 18, 2026

ATHENS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Greece's parliament lifted the immunity of one of the country's former European Commissioners on Thursday, clearing the way for further action by authorities investigating the "Qatargate" corruption case, one of the biggest scandals to hit the EU. Dimitris Avramopoulos — a former Athens mayor and current lawmaker with the ruling conservative New Democracy party — has denied any wrongdoing or links to the case, under which several EU officials have been accused of accepting bribes from Qatar. Qatar has also repeatedly denied any wrongdoing

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Public perception of accountability is crucial, and lifting immunity can bridge the gap between citizens and their leaders.

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Lifting immunity for officials can lead to politically motivated prosecutions and undermine the integrity of the political process.

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Public trust is enhanced when officials are held accountable for their actions without the protection of immunity.

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Lifting immunity can serve as a deterrent against corruption among public officials.

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Lifting immunity can lead to a more vigilant press and civil society in investigating corruption and misconduct.

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The lifting of immunity should be accompanied by safeguards to prevent abuse of power in the judicial system.

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Maintaining immunity for officials is essential to protect them from unfair targeting by political opponents.

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Removing immunity may discourage qualified individuals from seeking public office due to fear of harassment or unjust legal action.

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The decision to lift immunity should be based on clear legal standards rather than political pressures.

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The process of lifting immunity should be transparent and subject to public scrutiny to maintain trust in democratic institutions.

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