Polish opposition lawmaker Zbigniew Ziobro, appearing on TV Republika on 6 November, denied filing for political asylum in Hungary and condemned the inquiry into his immunity as a communist throwback.
Commission on Immunity Revocation
A procedural committee convened on 6 November to examine the revocation of Ziobro’s parliamentary immunity. The former Justice Minister appeared on TV Republika to comment on the committee’s proceedings.
Ziobro’s Asylum Claim Denied
Ziobro insisted he had not applied for political asylum in Hungary, stating his presence in the country was due to a planned EU rule‑of‑law conference where he was slated to speak. He refuted accusations that he fled Poland or withdrew his immunity.
Prosecutor Accusations and Media Critique
During the interview, a prosecutor who had reported to MPs on the committee’s session cited two grounds for Ziobro’s arrest: failure to attend a committee meeting and alleged threats against prosecutors and judges. Ziobro dismissed these accusations as political smears and labelled the situation “a return to communism.”
