Confirmed: I Won My Case Against the European Parliament

monicasemedo6
Jun 17
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17.06.2025

Final Statement – Monica Semedo | ECJ Verdict (No Appeal)

It’s officially confirmed: I won my case against the European Parliament.

There will be no appeal. This chapter ends.

I received an official letter from the European Parliament confirming that no appeal will be lodged. The Court’s judgment stands. The case is closed.

I want to be clear: the European Court’s decision to annul the case against me was not because of a “minor communication issue” or a “technicality” — it ruled that my fundamental rights were violated, and that the procedure itself was deeply compromised.

Here’s why:

The report on which President Metsola based her decision — even for the lowest sanction — did not reflect the truth of the witness statements.

Statements that were crucial to my defence were withheld from me — even after repeated legal requests and pressure from the Court itself.

Eventually, it became clear:

⚠️The report was contradictory,

⚠️It misrepresented key testimony,

⚠️It selectively interpreted facts to match a pre-established narrative,

⚠️And it was used as the basis to take a decision that should never have been made.

The decision was based on an untrustworthy, legally flawed report.

❌ There was no valid evidence.

❌ No act of harassment was ever established.

That’s why the Court annulled everything.

The annulment means that all alleged acts, all decisions, and all sanctions no longer exist — and were never legally established.

I was targeted.

This was not just a flawed process — it was politically misused.

I was denied access to evidence, while leaks coming from within the Parliament shaped the media narrative.

I was silenced by the institution, forbidden to defend myself publicly — while the press reported freely on accusations I couldn’t challenge.

That silence was not mine.

It was imposed.

And yet I gave subtle hints to the media, raising the question: wouldn’t you find it strange that the accused is the only one being silenced?

But no one looked deeper.

My truth was there. It just wasn’t heard.

I regret that I had to engage in a four-year lawsuit against the European Parliament — an institution I respect, and to which I belonged — just to be treated fairly.

I also regret that my public offer to President Metsola — to rebuild the case from scratch with full transparency and full access to my rights — was never accepted.

As I said in March: I was ready.

Ready to clarify. Ready to speak.

Because I never committed an act of harassment — and I always wanted the facts to be laid out fully and fairly.

Even now, I could publish every detail.

But I won’t.

Because I know the truth.

And the truth is: justice prevailed.

Before I turn the page, I would like to repeat some concluding findings — addressed directly to President Roberta Metsola:

🔹 Leaks like those in my case — coming from within the Parliament — must be investigated independently and sanctioned firmly.

🔹 Support and prevention must come before punishment.

🔹 Mediation must be the first tool to address conflict — before escalation becomes inevitable.

🔹 Procedures must either remain confidential — or be handled with transparency, fairness and balance.

🔹 An independent external body — not political appointees — must lead such inquiries.

🔹 And most of all: both sides must be offered more than judgment.

They must be offered a path to learn and do better.

Lastly, some personal messages I would like to share:

To the dedicated staff who stood by me: thank you.

You kept me going — even when things seemed impossible.

To the many colleagues who understood more than they said: I hope this gives you clarity.

To everyone who followed, supported, or believed in me — even when the press didn’t:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.You stayed when others turned away.Your support gave me the strength to keep going — and reminded me that truth has quiet allies too.

A special thank you goes to my party, Fokus, and to Frank Engel, who stood up for me when few dared to — because he listened and understood that I was telling the truth.

To my real friends and family — especially my mother — who taught me that courage means standing tall, even when you stand alone: I hope I made you proud.

I now close this chapter — not with bitterness, nor with triumph or deep satisfaction, but with clarity.

It was a time of difficulty, but also of deep learning and growth.

I look ahead with openness and optimism, ready to take on new challenges.

This experience taught me that resilience, courage, patience, and the ability to stand up for myself — even when it’s hard — matter more than I ever realised.