Trust in political institutions is one of the key elements which make representative democracies work. Trust creates a connection between citizens and representative political institutions. Democratic governments which enjoy a large degree of trust also tend to have higher degrees of legitimacy...

The immunity of members of the European Parliament is based on Protocol on privileges and immunities from April 8, 1965. Inspired by national regulations, the Protocol lays out provisions on non-liability (covering opinions expressed or vote cast during debates in Parliament) and inviolability...