Karol Nawrocki argued that the measures would simply create even greater “legal chaos”.
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President again vetoes government bill on regulating crypto-assets market in Poland
The government says the measures are vital to protect Poles from fraud and for national security.
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Polish president proposes law making Ukrainian refugee benefits conditional
The bill would also criminalise propagating the ideology of historical Ukrainian nationalist leader Stepan Bandera.
Poland’s new president vetoes bill loosening wind turbine law, freezing energy prices
President Karol Nawrocki criticised the government’s decision to put the two issues in one bill as “blackmail”.
Polish president vetoes two government bills on final day in office
He also referred a third bill, relating to child mental healthcare, to the constitutional court for assessment.
Polish president vetoes government’s reduction in health contributions by business owners
The ruling coalition has criticised the decision and argued it emphasises the importance of electing a more government-friendly president.
Polish president sends government bill criminalising anti-LGBT+ hate speech to constitutional court
Andrzej Duda has referred the bill to the constitutional court, saying he has concerns it violates the right to free speech.
President vetoes Polish ruling coalition’s bill changing how presidential election would be validated
The ruling coalition argues the measure is necessary to ensure there will be no legal doubts over the election result.
President vetoes Polish government’s move to abolish predecessor’s Russian influence commission
The commission last year issued a report recommending that Donald Tusk not be allowed to hold public office.
Polish president vows to veto bill softening abortion law
The proposed law would decriminalise the act of helping a woman obtain an illegal abortion.
President vetoes law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland
Andrzej Duda argued that Silesian is a dialect of Polish and not a language in itself. He also cited national security concerns.
President vetoes prescription-free access to morning-after pill in Poland
Andrzej Duda made his decision to “protect the health of children”.
Polish president vetoes law centralising control over schools
Andrzej Duda says there is no “social acceptance” for the measures, which the opposition argued were intended to increase political control over education.
Veto of education bill will help Poland integrate Ukrainian refugees into schools
Paweł Marczewski
Civil society organisations are well placed to support Polish schools as large numbers of Ukrainian children arrive.
