The District Court in Warsaw has issued a European Arrest Warrant (ENA) against Marcin Romanowski, who is implicated in an investigation regarding a scandal connected to the Justice Fund. This marks the second ENA issued against Romanowski, with the first warrant being annulled in December 2025. Romanowski, a politician, has fled to Hungary and was granted political asylum there in December 2024, complicating the extradition process.

The European Arrest Warrant is a legal instrument that promotes judicial cooperation among EU member states, allowing for the swift arrest and transfer of individuals sought for prosecution or to serve a sentence for serious crimes. By issuing this warrant, Polish authorities aim to utilize EU law to pursue Romanowski despite his current asylum status in Hungary. The efficacy of the ENA lies in the mutual recognition of judicial decisions across EU nations, which means that member states are obliged to enforce the warrants issued by courts of other EU countries.

This case raises significant implications for the relationship between the EU's legal mechanisms and the national asylum policies, particularly in contexts where political figures may escape legal scrutiny by seeking refuge in other member states. The decision to issue another ENA against Romanowski indicates Poland’s determination to hold him accountable for alleged crimes, while also pointing to the broader challenges faced by the EU in handling cases involving political asylum and criminal law enforcement.