Summary
Poland excluded Hungary’s ambassador and Prime Minister Viktor Orban from an event marking the start of its EU presidency, citing Hungary’s asylum for Marcin Romanowski, a Polish ex-deputy minister under investigation for misuse of public funds.
Romanowski, who denies the allegations, was granted asylum after Hungary argued he had immunity as a European rights assembly member.
Polish officials, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, have criticized Orban’s pro-Russian policies and stance on Ukraine, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Poland now assumes its six-month EU presidency.
I wasn’t aware that Hungary’s term as EU president was coming to a close. Bit of a power move to say that the previous President is not welcome, but I support it.
Poland should set a much better tone.