German Parliament Lifts Immunity of AfD Lawmaker Amid Corruption Probe

Investigations target Petr Bystron for alleged money laundering and links to pro-Russian networks as European elections approach.

Prosecutors conduct searches in Berlin, Bavaria, and Mallorca, seizing documents and evidence.
AfD leaders deny allegations, calling for a swift resolution to avoid election interference claims.
Bystron is the second candidate on AfD's ticket for the upcoming European Parliament elections.
Party faces broader scrutiny over alleged ties to Russian and Chinese operatives.
Recent court rulings permit intelligence agency surveillance of AfD for suspected extremism.