EU Consent Sought to Prosecute Ex-Polish PM's Aide for Obstruction

The EU's consent is being sought to prosecute Michal Dworczyk, a close ally of former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, for obstruction of justice and other charges. Allegations include misuse of a private email for official communication and deleting emails after a cyberattack. The current government aims to hold past officials accountable.

The Prosecutor General of Poland has requested the President of the European Parliament to approve the prosecution of Michal Dworczyk, a European Union lawmaker and former aide to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, for alleged obstruction of justice.

The new pro-European coalition government led by Donald Tusk, which assumed office in December, has prioritized investigating alleged wrongdoings under the previous Law and Justice (PiS) administration. However, their efforts are complicated by the presence of PiS appointees in influential positions within the judiciary, according to political experts.

Prosecutor General Adam Bodnar has accused Dworczyk of misconduct, including using a private email for official communication and deleting emails following a reported cyberattack in 2021. The attack, blamed on Russia, affected over 100 government officials' email accounts. Dworczyk claims the prosecution is politically motivated.

(With inputs from agencies.)