Polish lawmakers split over Ryszard Terlecki’s criticism of Zbigniew Ziobro’s overseas trip, with PiS parliamentarian Jacek Ozdoba calling for a temperamental politician to curb his remarks.
Jacek Ozdoba responds to Ryszard Terlecki’s comments on Ziobro’s trip
Polish MP Jacek Ozdoba addressed Ryszard Terlecki’s remark that PiS is suffering from internal faction wars as Ziobro goes abroad, saying the trip harms the party’s image.
Commentary from “Super Express” interview with Jacek Ozdoba
In a December 9 interview, Ozdoba described Terlecki’s statement as damaging PiS, noting that if not for the context it might have appeared to come from a different political faction, and he urged his party to strengthen its own electoral performance.
Jacek Ozdoba: Ryszard Terlecki Needs to Bite His Tongue Before Speaking
Ozdoba warned that politicians in his camp, including Terlecki, must address poor election results, calling the remarks “unacceptable” and urging restraint.
Zbigniew Ziobro on Conditions for Returning to Poland
Prosecutors aim to lay 26 charges against Ziobro for misuse of Justice Fund money while he was minister; he was seen in Brussels on December 4 and pledged to return within hours if certain conditions are met, demanding the restoration of random case assignments to judges, reinstatement of court presidents, and legal authority for the prosecutor’s office.