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Polish Lawmakers Approve Arrest of Ex-Justice Minister Ziobro

11/9/2025

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On November 7, 2025, Polish lawmakers voted to strip Zbigniew Ziobro, former Justice Minister, of parliamentary immunity and approve his arrest.
Ziobro faces 26 charges, including leading a criminal group, with a maximum sentence of 25 years.
He has been in Budapest since late October, saying he would be detained if he returned to Poland.
Ziobro denies all allegations, calling them politically motivated by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government.

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On November 7, 2025, Polish lawmakers voted to strip Zbigniew Ziobro, former Justice Minister, of parliamentary immunity and approve his arrest.
Ziobro faces 26 charges, including leading a criminal group, with a maximum sentence of 25 years.
He has been in Budapest since late October, saying he would be detained if he returned to Poland.
Ziobro denies all allegations, calling them politically motivated by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government.