Hungary grants asylum to former Polish minister amid abuse of power investigation
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Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, under investigation for alleged abuse of power during the previous Law and Justice (PiS) government, has been granted political asylum in Hungary. Ziobro, a central figure in controversial judiciary reforms, faces 26 charges related to misuse of funds and potential use of the Pegasus spyware against political rivals. He claims the investigation is a political vendetta by the current pro-European government led by Donald Tusk, who promised to address alleged corruption during PiS's rule. Ziobro stated he will remain abroad until the rule of law is restored in Poland, thanking Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Another former Polish deputy justice minister also claimed asylum in Hungary in late 2024. Polish authorities have invalidated Ziobro's passports and are seeking his temporary arrest.
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