The Polish National Prosecutor's Office has approached the court for the issuance of a European Arrest Warrant for Zbigniew Ziobro, who is currently residing in Hungary. The application, submitted on February 10, highlights allegations of 26 crimes against Ziobro, following a decision by the Sejm on November 7, 2025, to remove his parliamentary immunity and approve his detention. The case has gained prominence due to its legal and political implications, particularly concerning the involvement of the judiciary in politically sensitive investigations.

The judge assigned to this case, Katarzyna Stasiów, has previously faced attempts at disqualification from the defense team of Ziobro, which were unsuccessful. The significance of this appointment stems from the fact that another judge, Dariusz Łubowski, had been involved in a similar case regarding another former deputy minister of justice, Marcin Romanowski. Judge Łubowski had previously invalidated a European Arrest Warrant for Romanowski, underscoring the challenges faced by the prosecutor's office in pursuing these cases against former officials, particularly in a landscape marked by accusations of human rights violations and executive overreach.

This development is a pivotal moment in a politically charged environment, as the former Minister of Justice, who has been a key figure in Polish politics, faces serious legal challenges. The successful issuance of an EAW could further complicate his political standing and lead to heightened tensions between Poland and Hungary, especially if Hungary is perceived as sheltering a figure under investigation for significant allegations of crime.