Borys Budka named new justice minister after Grabarczyk resignes
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Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz accepted the resignation of justice minister Cezary Grabarczyk. He decided to step down, because there "cannot be any doubts regarding a person holding the office," Grabarczyk told the media. PM Kopacz presented her candidate to take the post, lawyer Borys Budka.
Grabarczyk was questioned by prosecutors regarding an investigation on irregularities concerning his gun license. Grabarczyk was allegedly given a gun license without passing the practical exam in 2012.
"Minister informed [PM Kopacz] of the reason for his resignation,” Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, the government's spokeswoman said, adding that “he doesn’t feel guilty that he did something improper, but took the decision for the good of the office." Budka is a Civic Platform MP and has degrees in law and economy.
