On November 28, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski slammed President Karol Nawrocki’s veto proposals, warning that they contravene constitutional principles.
Sikorski Challenges President on Constitutional Grounds
On Friday, November 28, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski posted on X a scathing remark, stating that the President’s request for the government to seek his approval before passing laws lacks any legal foundation.
He accused the President of seeking undue approval for appointing ambassadors, saying there is “no shadow of a legal basis.”
Sikorski urged that the President have thoroughly read the constitution before making such decisions.
Nawrocki Suggests Early Consultation with President
Following President Nawrocki’s speech on Thursday, the President proposed that the government consult him on draft bills at an early stage.
He argued that this would streamline the legislative process, reduce the need for vetoing faulty laws, and ultimately serve the citizens.
The President added that he would use the veto power only when it protects citizens’ interests, legal transparency, and national stability.
President Vetoes Amendment to Election Code
On Thursday, President Nawrocki signed 11 laws but vetoed two, including an amendment to the Election Code.
He warned that the draft’s provision for unregistered foreign transmission of election packages would create serious risks by tying the process to the quality of post operators in many countries.
Veto on Family Foundation Tax Law
The second veto targeted an amendment to the law on taxation of family foundations, which the President said violated the principle of trust in the state.
He noted that the law, which was set to last three years, now allows favourable tax changes for already-established foundations, undermining the original stability promised when the institution was created.