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Polish PM Tusk Slams Ziobro's Asylum Request Amid Indictments

1/19/2026

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro for seeking asylum in Hungary, implying guilt about his 26 indictments.
Ziobro has requested asylum for his wife.
Ziobro faces up to 25 years and alleges political persecution by Tusk's government.
Poland's government is pursuing legal action against Ziobro, though delays occur due to incomplete documentation.
Tensions between Tusk's government and the Law and Justice party (PiS) remain high.

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro for seeking asylum in Hungary, implying guilt about his 26 indictments.
Ziobro has requested asylum for his wife.
Ziobro faces up to 25 years and alleges political persecution by Tusk's government.
Poland's government is pursuing legal action against Ziobro, though delays occur due to incomplete documentation.
Tensions between Tusk's government and the Law and Justice party (PiS) remain high.