Polish politician Zbigniew Ziobro, facing charges in Poland, is reportedly considering Turkey as an alternative to Hungary and the United States.
Ziobro’s Potential New Direction
Dominika Długosz of “Newsweek” reported in the “W związku ze śledztwem” podcast on Radio ZET that sources indicate Zbigniew Ziobro is considering Turkey, dismissing previous speculation about the United States or Serbia.
Mariusz Gierszewski of Radio ZET added that a significant number of individuals associated with the Polish right-wing have already purchased apartments and residences in Turkey, including former company presidents.
Protection in Hungary and Pending Extradition
Zbigniew Ziobro and his former deputy, Marcin Romanowski, received international protection in Hungary under Viktor Orbán’s government. Both face charges in Poland related to irregularities within the Justice Fund.
A European Arrest Warrant was reissued for Romanowski in mid-February by a Warsaw court; a request for a European Arrest Warrant for Ziobro is currently before the court.
TISZA Party’s Stance on Ziobro and Romanowski
In April’s parliamentary elections in Hungary, the TISZA party led by Péter Magyar won. In February, Magyar stated that if his party came to power, Ziobro and Romanowski, if still in Hungary, would face extradition.
Ziobro’s Legal Battle and Relocation Plans
Ziobro recently stated on TVN24 that he is “preparing with a lawyer for a battle before the Hungarian court” and expressed a desire to return when “the rules of the game are observed.” He believes Polish authorities could then “bring charges against him, or even arrest him.”
Ziobro declined to comment on whether he intends to move to another country.
Polish Justice Minister’s Inquiry to Hungary
Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General Waldemar Żurek sent two letters to Hungarian authorities last week. The first requested information on whether a European Arrest Warrant issued by a Polish court for Marcin Romanowski had been executed.
The second letter informed Hungarian authorities about the investigation and the charges brought against Zbigniew Ziobro.
Request for Information on Asylum Status
Żurek also requested confirmation of whether Ziobro and Romanowski had been granted refugee status and the dates of those decisions. He further requested that Hungary revoke any asylum granted to Ziobro and Romanowski.
