Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek said the government will seek to invalidate the document that allowed Zbigniew Ziobro to leave Poland.
This move represents a significant escalation in the Polish government's effort to hold former officials accountable for alleged financial irregularities. By targeting the legal basis of Ziobro's departure, the ministry aims to remove the diplomatic shielding that prevents his return and potential prosecution.
Żurek said the government will attempt to nullify the specific document Ziobro used to exit the country. The Justice Ministry has already sent two [1] letters to authorities in Budapest, Hungary, requesting the revocation of asylum status for both Ziobro and another official, Romanowski [1].
The legal challenge focuses on the removal of political protection that enables Ziobro to remain in Hungary. Polish authorities are pursuing this course of action to address alleged irregularities involving the Justice Fund, a state-funded entity under scrutiny for potential misuse.
While some reports have questioned whether Ziobro officially sought asylum, the Polish government is proceeding under the premise that such a document exists and must be voided. The ministry's strategy relies on diplomatic pressure and legal petitions to the Hungarian government to ensure Ziobro cannot avoid extradition or legal proceedings through political shielding.
Ziobro has previously signaled his intent to continue his political opposition from abroad. "I will fight Tusk wherever I find myself," Ziobro said.
The Polish Justice Ministry continues to coordinate with international partners to resolve the status of the fugitives. The outcome depends largely on the willingness of the Hungarian government to cooperate with the requests sent by Żurek.
“"Postaramy się unieważnić dokument, na podstawie którego Ziobro wyjechał."”
The attempt to invalidate Ziobro's travel and protection documents highlights a deepening legal conflict between the current Polish administration and officials from the previous era. Because the process relies on the cooperation of Hungarian authorities, the outcome may depend more on the bilateral diplomatic relationship between Warsaw and Budapest than on the domestic legal merits of the Justice Fund allegations.
