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Hungary revokes refugee status for two former Polish ministers sought by Warsaw

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The Hungarian government has revoked the refugee status of two former Polish ministers.
The decision follows a request from Warsaw, which seeks their extradition on allegations of abuse of power.
One of the former ministers has reportedly fled to the United States.
The revocation of their refugee status is part of Poland's efforts to bring them back for trial.
The new Hungarian government announced the change in status on July 2, 2026.

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Hungary has revoked the refugee status granted to two former Polish ministers amid accusations of abuse of power. This decision was announced by the Polish government, which is seeking their extradition for corruption charges. One of the former ministers has reportedly fled to the United States, while the other remains within the region.

The revoked refugee status was initially provided to the ministers as they faced legal challenges in Poland. Following a shift in Hungary's government, the action reflects a change in policy regarding political asylum for individuals with pending legal issues in their home countries. The Polish authorities have expressed a strong desire to have these individuals return to face justice.

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