He added that his priorities as an MEP would be upholding the rule of law, the defense of minority rights, and the EU integration of the Western Balkans.
But as long as he remains in prison, Beleri will be unable to perform any of his duties in the Parliament, including voting and taking part in committees. Beleri was similarly unable to take up his office as mayor because he couldn’t be sworn in while in prison.
Elected EU lawmakers enjoy immunity in the bloc’s 27 member countries — but not in external nations such as Albania.
