Former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro said he will not prolong his visit to Hungary, amid a Sejm debate on lifting his parliamentary immunity.
Sejm Considers Lifting Ziobro’s Immunity
Polish lawmakers debated whether to revoke the parliamentary immunity of former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, a move that would enable prosecutors to arrest him on 26 counts tied to the Fund of Justice.
Ziobro Accuses Poland of Approaching Authoritarianism
During the debate, Ziobro warned that Poland was drifting toward authoritarian rule and that a judge with known political sympathies should decide his arrest within a week of the Sejm vote.
Donald Tusk Highlights Arrest Possibility
Donald Tusk posted on social media that Ziobro faced either arrest or a forthcoming meeting in Budapest, drawing attention to the legal and diplomatic tensions.
Ziobro Refuses to Extend Stay in Hungary
Facing potential arrest, Ziobro confirmed he would not extend his duration in Budapest beyond the current visit, announcing that he had been invited by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government and would keep the public informed of any future actions.
Future Plans to Be Announced
Ziobro stated that he would communicate any subsequent decisions regarding his stay or return to Poland as they are made.
