The Polish Parliament voted on Thursday to uphold the parliamentary immunity of MP Sławomir Mentzen. The decision comes after allegations that Mentzen discharged a flare during last year’s Independence March on November 11th. Mentzen himself suggested the proceedings were politically motivated, implying the charges were a pretext for other issues. The vote means he will not face criminal prosecution related to the incident at this time. The case centered on whether Mentzen violated public order laws by setting off the flare. The outcome preserves his legal protections as a member of Parliament. Further legal action may still be possible should his immunity be waived in the future.