Orban has not been invited to the celebration marking the transition of the EU presidency.

Romanowski is a former deputy minister of justice in Poland. Hungary refused to extradite him at the end of 2024, despite a European arrest warrant. The Polish ambassador was recalled from Budapest for consultations, as reported by "Polish Radio."

Poland's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrzej Szejna, labeled the Hungarian ambassador, István Ijgyarto, as a "persona non grata" at an event, reports Onet. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was also not invited.

Poland took over the presidency of the European Council from Hungary on January 1. The two countries had long collaborated closely within the EU. However, their relationship soured due to differing stances on the war in Ukraine. Budapest advocates for peaceful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and seeks to limit the sanctions regime, while Warsaw supports ongoing military assistance to Kyiv and the expansion of sanctions.