Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro blasted the Sejm vote stripping a PiS politician of parliamentary immunity, calling the outcome a clear “bill” and accusing former PM Donald Tusk of orchestrating an unjust charge.
Sejm Vote Strips Immunity from PiS Politician
On Friday, members of the Sejm approved a resolution that removed parliamentary immunity from a PiS party figure, leading to his arrest and temporary detention. Ziobro praised the decision, saying it shed light on an “obvious bill” and that the truth was paramount.
Ziobro Accuses Donald Tusk of Misleading Statements
Ziobro criticized Tusk for stating that an arrest would occur, claiming Tusk had not warned of possible charges but simply declared an arrest. He called Tusk the “king of thieves” and warned that those who use the prosecutor’s office to attack opposition would eventually be held accountable.
Response to Allegations from the Prosecutor’s Office
When confronted with charges that Ziobro participated in an organized crime group aiming to steal 14 million PLN, he dismissed the claims as unfounded and said the accusations were driven by hatred. He described the allegations as complicated and said that any such actions would be carried out lawfully, stressing that his work had consistently served the Polish state.
Explanation of Short‑term Stay in Hungary
Ziobro explained that he had not left Poland to escape Tusk’s alleged fabrication; instead he had received an official invitation from Hungary and had decided not to return when he learned he might be arrested. He said he intended to defend himself and would handle the situation in a civilized manner.