Something alarming is happening in Poland. Instead of tackling real issues like the economy or social well-being, Donald Tusk’s government is focused on silencing its political opponents. In a shocking move, the Sejm has voted to strip Zbigniew Ziobro of his parliamentary immunity and approve his arrest. Ziobro, the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, is now at the centre of what many see as a dangerous campaign to eliminate opposition voices.
A Politically Motivated Attack?
This case raises serious concerns about the rule of law in Poland. The decision to target Ziobro comes from the so-called Pegasus investigative committee—an entity accused of being politically biased and working solely in the interest of the ruling coalition. Ziobro himself has been vocal about what he believes is the real purpose of these actions: to put him behind bars and remove him from the political stage.
„Donald Tusk is the Prime Minister of Poland, yet he openly and shamelessly admits that he will not respect the country’s legal system,”
speaking in Parliament, Ziobro didn’t mince words.
This is not the first time that the ruling coalition has resorted to questionable tactics. Along with Ziobro, another PiS politician, Marcin Romanowski, is also facing the loss of immunity. The government claims this is about accountability, but critics argue that it’s a clear attempt to weaken the opposition under the guise of democracy.
A Dark Day for Polish Politics
The numbers don’t lie: 239 MPs in the Sejm voted in favour of removing Ziobro’s immunity and approving a 30-day arrest. And the reason? His absence from a committee meeting. If this doesn’t set off alarm bells, it should. It appears to be an abuse of power meant to send a chilling message to anyone who dares to challenge the status quo.
„This is nothing more than an excuse to imprison me as a political opponent. They want to destroy their rivals through legal manipulation. Shame on you! You are tarnishing the Polish parliament, and history will remember this,”
Ziobro was outraged by the decision, calling it a shameful moment in Poland’s democratic history.
Is Poland Still a Democracy?
Looking at what’s happening, it’s hard not to ask the tough questions. Is Poland still a country where free speech and opposition are respected? Or are we witnessing the rise of a government that cannot tolerate dissent? If this continues, it won’t just be politicians who are targeted—journalists, activists, and everyday citizens who refuse to toe the line could be next.