Tusk Waives Immunity to Face Defamation Charges

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has formally waived his parliamentary immunity, declaring his readiness to confront accusations in court regarding his public statements about cryptocurrency-linked funding for right-wing entities.

Formal Process of Immunity Waiver

The Prime Minister’s office confirmed that the necessary documentation to waive immunity is currently being delivered to the Sejm. Government spokesperson Adam Szłapka stated that Tusk is prepared for a courtroom confrontation, asserting that the Prime Minister expects to prevail against his accusers.

The waiver of immunity is not an automatic process and requires approval from the Sejm’s Committee on Rules and Members’ Affairs. The committee must verify the procedural validity of the declaration to prevent future legal challenges. Once approved, the Marshal of the Sejm notifies the complainant—in this case, the Polish Sovereign Institute—that the immunity protection has been effectively lifted.

Legal Implications of the Dispute

The underlying legal dispute concerns allegations of defamation. Under Article 212 § 2 of the Polish Penal Code, defamation committed via media channels carries potential penalties including fines, restriction of liberty, or imprisonment for up to one year.

Background of the Allegations

The conflict centers on government claims regarding the financing of right-wing organizations by Przemysław Kral and entities controlled by Zondacrypto. The Prime Minister alleges that these funds were utilized to influence legislative efforts concerning cryptocurrency market regulations.

Tusk previously cited reports from the Internal Security Agency (ABW), alleging that in late 2025, Kral donated 450,000 PLN to the Polish Sovereign Institute and 70,000 EUR to the Good Government Foundation. These donations were purportedly linked to legal defense efforts for Dariusz Matecki and Father Michał Olszewski, as well as the sponsorship of the CPAC event during the presidential campaign.