Poland’s former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has moved to Brussels, asserting the trip is unsurprising as he continues to fight accusations of abuse of power in Poland.
Brussels Trip Explained
Polish TV channel Polska24 broadcast Zbigniew Ziobro’s claim that Brussels is a logical destination for him as he discusses the scale of legal violations by the Donald Tusk government. He said the move should not surprise anyone and justified the trip as necessary for talks with politicians and the media.
Ziobro stressed that he has carried out his duties fairly and loyally as Justice Minister and Attorney General, and he argues that the government’s attempt to file a motion for his temporary arrest was unlawful.
Political Clash with Tusk
Ziobro accused the former prime minister of attempting to portray himself as an “alpha male” by targeting Ziobro with unlawful arrests and charges. He claimed that the removal of the national prosecutor, the invalidation of courts, and the forced removal of officials have rendered the legal process ineffective.
He said he travels across Europe, remains a free man, and that opposition forces cannot reach him. Ziobro suggested Tusk intended to use media appearances and court rulings to shift attention away from other crises, demanding evidence of criminal activity.
Prosecutorial Charges and Parliamentary Actions
The prosecutor’s office intends to bring 26 charges against Ziobro, including alleged leadership of an organized criminal group linked to funding from the Justice Fund. The Sejm has lifted his immunity and agreed to a temporary arrest.
Last week Attorney General Waldemar Żurek sent a letter detailing the accusations to Marshal of the Sejm, Włodzimierz Czarzast. Prosecutor Anna Adamiak informed that the Sejm can evaluate whether Ziobro should be held constitutionally responsible before the State Tribunal.
In response, the coalition agreed to collect over 115 signatures from its MPs to initiate the transfer of Ziobro’s case to the State Tribunal.
State Tribunal Consideration
Marshal of the Sejm announced on December 3 that the process to bring Ziobro before the State Tribunal would begin. The decision follows the lifting of immunity and the filing of multiple charges against the former minister.
