He denies all the accusations attributed to him and states that he wishes to speed up the clarification of the case Alexis Georgoulisin his first reaction, through his lawyers, after his case was made public.

In more detail, the announcement of his lawyers:

“Mr. Georgoulis was informed on Good Friday, April 14, 2023, by the Office of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsolas, regarding the request of the Brussels Prosecutor’s Office to lift his parliamentary immunity, following a complaint made against him and of which he had absolutely no knowledge.

On the same day, he responded, also requesting the lifting of his immunity, in order to speed up the procedures and clarify the case. On Monday, April 17, 2023, the similar announcement was made by the Bureau to the Plenary.

Mr. Georgoulis officially and unequivocally denies the accusations leveled against him and he definitely wants all the light to be shed on this case that has just been brought to his attention as soon as possible. He has complete confidence in the Belgian judicial system with which he intends to cooperate actively.

His Belgian lawyers, Me Cédric Vergauwen and Me Olivia Venet, have already been in contact with the investigator and will be in touch in due course regarding this case for which Mr Georgoulis is presumed innocent.

Until then, we cannot make any further statement beyond that of his innocence.

Attorneys at law

Me Cédric Vergauwen

Me Olivia Venet

Stamatina Malla”