Poland Snubs Hungary's Ambassador at EU Event

Poland has opted not to invite Hungary's ambassador to the inauguration of its EU presidency, a decision influenced by Hungary's recent granting of asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister under investigation for misuse of public funds. Both the ambassador and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán were excluded from the ceremony at Warsaw's Grand Theatre, reflecting Poland's discontent with Hungary's actions. Deputy Minister for European Affairs Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka stated that the decision was made after the situation involving Romanowski, who denies the allegations against him. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, known for his critiques of Orbán's policies, was scheduled to speak at the event, which highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations, especially regarding differing stances on the war in Ukraine. Hungary's asylum decision has intensified the diplomatic rift, with Tusk criticizing Orbán's pro-Russian stance, while Orbán claims Tusk's government views Hungarians as adversaries.