Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Poland Summons Hungarian Envoy Over Asylum Grant
Poland is upset with Hungary because Hungary gave asylum to two Polish people.
Poland thinks these people did something wrong with public money.
Poland's government, led by Donald Tusk, wants to hold these people accountable.
Hungary, led by Viktor Orban, says Poland is being unfair.
This is not the first time Hungary has given asylum to Polish people.
Before, Hungary gave asylum to Marcin Romanowski, who is also accused of misusing public funds.
Poland and Hungary used to be friends, but now they are having problems.
Hungary's friendship with Moscow and the change in Poland's government have made things worse.
Poland summoned the Hungarian ambassador to protest Hungary granting asylum to two unidentified Polish citizens.
The Polish Foreign Ministry objects to the decision, citing accusations of misuse of public funds against the individuals.
Hungary previously granted asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister, in 2024.
Tensions between Poland and Hungary have grown since a pro-European coalition led by Donald Tusk came to power in Poland in 2023.
Hungary accuses Poland of persecuting political opponents, while Poland aims to hold PiS figures accountable for alleged wrongdoing.
- Who
- Polish Foreign Ministry, Hungarian Ambassador, Two unidentified Polish citizens
- What
- Poland summoned the Hungarian ambassador to protest the granting of asylum to two Polish citizens by Hungary
- When
- January 9, 2024
- Where
- Warsaw, Poland
- Why
- Poland objects to Hungary granting asylum to its citizens, accusing them of misuse of public funds
- Countries Involved
- Poland, Hungary
- Asylum Granted To
- Two unidentified Polish citizens
- Previous Asylum Case
- Marcin Romanowski in 2024
- Polish Government
- Pro-European coalition led by Donald Tusk
- Hungarian Government
- Led by Viktor Orban
- Previous Tensions
- Orban's ties with Moscow, PiS's loss of power
- Polish Accusations
- Misuse of public funds by PiS figures
- Hungarian Stance
- Warsaw is persecuting political opponents