Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański cut a quick reply on Polsat, affirming that voting to strip Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro of immunity is a moment worth living for.
Domański on Voting for Ziobro Immunity
Finance Minister Andrzej Domański answered a question on Polsat’s “Graffiti” program, stating that voting to lift Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro’s immunity is “a moment worth living for” and that his hand will not shake during the vote. He added that while politicians sometimes question the value of being in politics, moments like this justify the effort.
“Once Sick, Once Healthy”: Ziobro’s Health Claims
Ministry of Finance officials noted that Ziobro has said he is “sometimes sick, sometimes healthy.” Domański explained that the minister typically feels ill when facing parliamentary committees that scrutinise his past actions as justice minister, but those matters must be dealt with transparently.
Zbigniew Ziobro Diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer
Two years ago, Ziobro was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, a fact that has been public since the determination.
Sejm Set to Review Immunity Petition for Ziobro
The Sejm will consider a motion to remove Ziobro’s parliamentary immunity on Thursday. A regulatory committee will analyze the motion at 4 p.m., and the House is scheduled to vote late Thursday afternoon.
Prosecutors to File 26 Charges Against Ziobro
Prosecutors plan to bring 26 charges against the former justice minister, including establishing a riotous organized crime group and defrauding the Justice Fund. Allegations claim that funds were misappropriated for unapproved recipients and that some grants were improperly disbursed.
Ziobro Denies Illegal Use of Funds
Ziobro maintains his innocence, asserting that all funding was allocated in accordance with the law and that misappropriation allegations are unfounded.