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EU lawmakers are expected to shield MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk's immunity despite his investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). The EPPO's Bulgarian prosecutor, found guilty of serious misconduct and suspended, is involved in the case, which lawmakers argue may be politically motivated. Prosecutors allege Kyuchyuk violated parliamentary rules by hiring assistants linked to a national party in Sofia.

Pina Picierno, the Italian European Parliament vice president, abandoned the Socialists and joined the Renew group to combat a populist surge.

Socialist MEPs are facing a challenge over the Biotech Act, which aims to scrap drug patent protections. The conservative EPP and Renew groups are expected to support the proposal.

Renew urges Metsola to investigate ECR MEPs over alleged racist remarks. Parliament president faces calls for disciplinary measures.

EU lawmakers voted to suspend parts of the wastewater cleanup law, citing concerns that requiring pharmaceutical companies to pay for removing micropollutants could exacerbate medicine shortages. The move calls for an independent study to reassess costs and sectoral responsibility, with conservative and right-wing groups opposing the polluter-pays principle while center-left lawmakers argue it risks public health.

The EPP wastewater resolution is set to be voted on without support from S&D and Renew. The outcome of the vote may depend on far-right backing to pause implementation.