The last time a veto was overturned by parliament was in 2009 under President Lech Kaczyński.
Politics
Polish president signs fur farm ban into law but vetoes prohibition on chaining up dogs
The ban on fur farming will have an eight-year transition period and offer compensation to breeders.
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Polish state polling agency finds record support for same-sex partnerships
CBOS found that 62.1% support the introduction of same-sex civil partnerships, up from 52% last year and 25% in 2011.
Polish far-right leader Braun again stripped of legal immunity by European Parliament
He is accused of inciting religious hatred against Jews, among other alleged crimes.
Ex-justice minister Ziobro says he will return to Poland to face charges “when rule of law is restored”
His lawyer informed Polish prosecutors that his client is willing to be interviewed either in Hungary or Belgium.
Leader of far-right AfD suggests Poland as great a threat to Germany as Russia
Tino Chrupalla’s remarks were criticised by a politician from Germany’s ruling coalition.
Polish president refuses to appoint 46 judges in escalation of rule-of-law dispute with government
The government’s spokesman condemned the decision as a “usurpation of power and attempt to undermine the justice system”.
EU includes Poland among countries to be exempted from migrant relocation
The European Commission says says that Poland already faces a “significant migratory situation”.
Large right-wing Independence March passes through Warsaw
Among the roughly 150,000 participants was recently elected President Karol Nawrocki.
Polish parliament approves increased taxes on alcohol and sweet drinks, but presidential veto looms
The finance ministry has presented the plans as a way to improve Poles’ health but critics say they are simply a revenue-generating measure.
Polish president confirms attendance at Independence March
“This is a great opportunity to send a positive signal to the entire world that Poles are united, proud, and determined,” says Karol Nawrocki.
President vetoes government plan to create Poland’s first new national park in 24 years
The park would “block the economic development of the region” and threaten Poland’s security, argues Karol Nawrocki.
Former Polish justice minister Ziobro stripped of immunity to face charges for 26 alleged crimes
He is accused of establishing and leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
Polish president presents bill to cut household electricity bills by 33%
Power prices for businesses would also fall by 20%, says President Karol Nawrocki.
