Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed two laws and signed eleven on Thursday, then urged the ruling coalition to consult on bills early; Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty replied with a call for the same.
President Vetoes Key Reforms
On Thursday, President Karol Nawrocki vetoed an amendment to the Electoral Code and a bill on taxing family foundations. During the same session, he signed eleven other laws.
Call for Early Consultation on Bills
Nawrocki urged the governing coalition to consult on legislative drafts at an early stage, arguing that the process would speed up law‑making, reduce the need to veto flawed acts, and ultimately serve citizens.
Sejm Marshal Czarzasty Responds
Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty echoed the President’s request, stating that the President should consult the Sejm early on its own projects. He noted that such dialogue would streamline proceedings and better serve the public.
President’s Office Highlights Legislative Stagnation
The President’s office released a statement this week detailing a “Sejm freeze” where 13 presidential bills remain unaddressed for over a hundred days. It criticized the governing coalition for failing to implement its own promises and obstructing necessary changes, stressing that citizens await improved legislation.
