A recent telephone poll released by the IBRiS institute found that 56.8% of Poles believe former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro should seek asylum in Hungary, while 33% oppose it and 10.1% are unsure.
Survey on Asylum in Hungary
A telephone survey conducted by the Institute of Market and Social Research (IBRiS) for Radio ZET reported that 56.8% of respondents think Ziobro should pursue asylum in Hungary, emulating former MP Marcin Romanowski. Twenty‑six‑percent of respondents favor the idea of seeking protection from Viktor Orbán, while the rest are uncertain or oppose it. The poll categorized responses as “definitely yes” (18.7%), “probably yes” (14.3%), “probably no” (20.2%), “definitely no” (36.7%), and “I don’t know, hard to say” (10.1%).
Survey on Presidential Pardon
The same poll asked whether President Karol Nawrocki should grant a pardon to Ziobro if he were convicted. Fifty‑three‑percent of respondents said no, while 31.9% supported the possibility of a pardon. Details were: “definitely yes” (20.1%), “probably yes” (11.8%), “probably no” (13.5%), “definitely no” (39.6%), and “I don’t know, hard to say” (15.0%).
Presidential Spokesman Addresses Pardon Question
Three days ago, Radio ZET interviewed President Nawrocki’s spokesman, Rafał Leśkiewicz. He stated that Ziobro is not yet convicted and no charges have been filed. Leśkiewicz explained that a pardon can only be considered after charges are formally brought and during any stage of the legal process. He emphasized that the president views the current accusations against Ziobro as political interference.
Ziobro’s Current Status in Hungary
Ziobro remains in Hungary. When asked whether he will return to Poland, he gave a tentative answer that he would come back when rule‑of‑law conditions are restored in the country, suggesting a link between his departure and Poland’s political climate.
