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Post-Fidesz, Hungary Revokes Asylum for Corrupt Officials

7/4/2026

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Hungary will revoke asylum for foreign officials accused of corruption, ending the Orbán-era sanctuary.
Hungary revoked refugee status for Zbigniew Ziobro, Marcin Romanowski and Patrycja Kotecka-Ziobro, who are charged with leading a criminal organization and embezzling up to 150 million zlotys.
After the April 12, 2026 Fidesz defeat, Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar pledged to end Hungary’s haven role, potentially affecting former North Macedonian prime minister Nikola Gruevski.

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Hungary will revoke asylum for foreign officials accused of corruption, ending the Orbán-era sanctuary.
Hungary revoked refugee status for Zbigniew Ziobro, Marcin Romanowski and Patrycja Kotecka-Ziobro, who are charged with leading a criminal organization and embezzling up to 150 million zlotys.
After the April 12, 2026 Fidesz defeat, Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar pledged to end Hungary’s haven role, potentially affecting former North Macedonian prime minister Nikola Gruevski.