Deputy Speaker Krzysztof Bosak has endorsed President Karol Nawrocki’s proposal for an EU climate policy referendum but warned that the biased wording of the suggested question must be corrected.
Support with Conditions
Deputy Speaker of the Sejm Krzysztof Bosak (Konfederacja) has positively assessed President Karol Nawrocki’s proposal for a referendum regarding EU climate policy. However, he noted that the content of the proposed question requires changes because it contains “arguments in favor of one side of the dispute.”
In a post on X, Bosak emphasized that EU climate policy already affects almost every area of economic, political, and private life, despite never having been ratified by Poland.
The Proposed Referendum Question
President Nawrocki informed the Senate on Thursday of his motion to hold the referendum. The proposed question reads: “Are you in favor of implementing climate policy that has led to increased living costs, energy prices, and impacts on business and agriculture?”
Bosak argued that including arguments for one side works against the integrity of the referendum and questioned the reasoning behind this specific formulation. He maintained that while the nation deserves to voice its opinion on climate burdens, the process must be fair and properly conducted.
Legislative Process and Outlook
For the referendum to proceed, the President’s motion must receive approval from the Senate via an absolute majority. For the result to be binding, more than half of the eligible voters must participate. The proposed date for the vote is September 27, 2026.
Senate Deputy Speaker Magdalena Biejat (Lewica) predicted the motion would be rejected. Bosak noted that even if the result is non-binding, a negative outcome would provide Polish politicians with a clear argument to oppose future regulations.
