Overview
- The investigation was discontinued after prosecutors found no sufficient grounds to pursue charges, according to a spokesperson quoted by Der Spiegel.
- The complaint that prompted the probe was filed months ago by Kuban’s estranged wife, Dominique Emerich.
- Kuban’s parliamentary immunity was lifted in October 2025, which allowed investigators to proceed.
- The CDU/CSU Bundestag member had paused his chairmanship of the parliamentary working group on European affairs, and no decision on resuming the role has been announced.
- It remains open whether the complainant will challenge the dismissal, while family-court proceedings over custody continue.