Ziobro, currently in Budapest since late October, denies the accusations. The former minister claimed Tusk is acting to avoid potential corruption charges against himself.
Tusk “knows we were conducting investigations under my supervision into suspected corruption he may have been involved in,” Ziobro told TV Republika after parliament’s decision.
PiS has defended its former minister, accusing the government of political retaliation and unethical actions against Ziobro, who is receiving treatment for esophageal cancer.
“The prosecution has been unlawfully taken over. It might take time, but those involved will face justice — today’s events will increase their sentences,” said PiS Chairman Jarosław Kaczyński to reporters, according to Onet.
Ziobro remains in Budapest, where he found refuge with former Justice Ministry official Marcin Romanowski, granted political asylum by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s administration. Ziobro met Orbán last week.
Before the vote in Warsaw, Ziobro suggested he would not seek asylum and plans to return to Poland.
“Given the current situation, I decided to stay longer, but I won’t extend my visit indefinitely. I will announce my decisions soon,” Ziobro said.
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