An Italian anti-fascist activist, Ilaria Salis, has been released from house arrest in Hungary after being elected as a new member of the European Parliament for the Italian Green and Left Alliance. Salis, who was under house arrest in Hungary, had her electronic bracelet removed by local police in Budapest. She is set to return to Italy with her father by Monday, coinciding with her 40th birthday.
Salis faced charges in Hungary for allegedly assaulting far-right demonstrators but was elected to the European Parliament during her time under house arrest. European Parliament lawmakers benefit from legal immunity from prosecution, even for crimes committed prior to their election.
