A Warsaw court has ruled that Marcin Romanowski, a member of the PiS party and former Deputy Minister of Justice, will face prosecution related to alleged misconduct involving the Justice Fund.
In December 2025, Judge Dariusz Åubowski of the Warsaw District Court granted a request from Marcin Romanowski's attorney, Bartosz Lewandowski, to lift a European arrest warrant. This decision came as part of ongoing legal challenges facing Romanowski, who has been accused by prosecutors of serious misconduct linked to the Justice Fund. Previously, Romanowski had fled Poland to Hungary, where he sought and was granted political asylum, anticipating that prosecutors would pursue his arrest for alleged violations relating to his official duties.
The accusations against Romanowski include collaborating with Justice Ministry officials and public servants from the Justice Fund, allegedly sharing project offers from two entities before they were officially submitted for a competition. The charges, initially announced in 2024, have made significant headlines due to Romanowski's political background and his involvement in high-level government affairs, raising questions about transparency and corruption within the management of public funds.
The implications of this ruling are substantial for both Romanowski's political career and the ruling Law and Justice party, especially as it continues to face scrutiny over governance and institutional integrity. With legal proceedings set to progress, the case may further impact public perception of the Justice Fund and its associated officials, underscoring ongoing tensions within Poland's political landscape concerning accountability and justice enforcement.
