European Parliament reprimands Bauza for psychological harassment of a parliamentary adviser

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metzola, announced this Wednesday the reprimand of Ciudadanos MEP, José Ramón Bauza. In the case of psychological harassment of a parliamentary advisor Who informed the organization about it. “I have decided to impose sanctions on him as a result of his behavior towards an adviser, which constitutes a case of psychological harassment,” the ‘popular’ Maltese announced at the start of the parliamentary session in Strasbourg, Europa Press reports.

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Specifically, Metsola has issued a rebuke against the former President of the Balearic Islands. This is the lightest sanction and It does not include suspension of employment and pay or loss of allowances. As confirmed by the President of the European Parliament, Bauza himself has decided not to appeal against the measure.

European Parliament Code of Conduct Advisory Committee He had been studying his case for months after he filed a complaint of workplace harassment By one of his parliamentary advisors. This body analyzes complaints about psychological and sexual harassment and is responsible for preventing these episodes in the European institution.

The committee works confidentially and once the investigation is over, Sends its opinion and possible sanctions to the President of the European Parliament. Since the decision has not been appealed, the sentence against Bauza is final.