A SW Research poll commissioned by *Rzeczpospolita* found that 55.3 % of respondents believe former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro should be taken to custody, while 18.2 % say otherwise.
Public Opinion on Arresting Ziobro
In the October online survey of 800 internet users, 55.3 % answered “yes” to whether Ziobro should be arrested. Ninety‑five percent of respondents aged 25‑34 approved the arrest, slightly higher among those with higher education (61 %) and earners in the 5,001–7,000 PLN net bracket (63 %). Participants from medium‑size cities (200,000‑499,000 residents) were even more supportive, with 75 % in favor.
Only 18.2 % opposed the move, 19.1 % were undecided, and 7.4 % said they had not heard of the case.
Request to Lift Ziobro’s Immunity
On Tuesday, prosecutors filed a request with the Sejm to revoke Ziobro’s parliamentary immunity and to permit his detention. The proposal was referred to the Sejm’s Rules Committee, which will meet on Thursday, November 6 at 4:00 p.m. for a decision.
Prosecutor-General Anna Adamiak explained that the motion is grounded in findings by Investigation Team No. 2, which examined misuses of the Justice Fund. Ziobro is charged with 26 offences, including abuse of power, neglect of duty, and affiliation with an organized criminal group.
Allegations and Accused Parties
The investigation alleges that Ziobro abused his office by granting subsidies to entities he selected, while colluding with colleagues to conceal documents. Eleven persons have faced charges, including former deputy ministers who are said to have directed or facilitated the misuse of funds.
Among the suspects is former deputy minister Michał Woś, now facing allegations of corruption linked to the Justice Fund. Another key figure, former deputy minister Marcin Romanowski, allegedly received political asylum from Viktor Orbán after obtaining funds from the government.
Ziobro Meets with Hungarian Prime Minister
In recent days, Ziobro flew to Budapest to attend a film premiere in which he described meeting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He posted on social media that the unplanned meeting centered on national‑political matters, praising Orbán’s defense of Hungary’s sovereignty and identity.
Ziobro also claimed that his return would reinforce Poland’s sovereignty and signal a shift against the perceived populist excesses of former Polish leaders.
