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Hungary Grants Asylum to Poland's Corruption-Fleeing Ex-Minister

1/17/2026

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Hungary granted asylum to Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's former justice minister who fled corruption charges.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban says Ziobro faces political persecution in Poland, where he is under investigation.
The asylum decision underscores Hungary's departure from EU norms, given its strict immigration laws and rare asylum grants.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized the grant, and observers warn it could lead Poland to expel Hungary's ambassador.

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Hungary granted asylum to Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's former justice minister who fled corruption charges.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban says Ziobro faces political persecution in Poland, where he is under investigation.
The asylum decision underscores Hungary's departure from EU norms, given its strict immigration laws and rare asylum grants.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized the grant, and observers warn it could lead Poland to expel Hungary's ambassador.