Polish President Donald Tusk slammed PiS and the Confederacy on X about a vetoed “chain law” on dogs, prompting deputy Karol Nawrocki to call for its repeal.
Tusk’s Social‑Media Critique
On X, President Donald Tusk posted: “They love dogs and Poland. On the chain. PiS, Nawrocki, Confederacy.” He referred to the law on keeping dogs on chains that the president had previously vetoed.
His tweet linked the issue to the “chain law” and directly targeted PiS, Karol Nawrocki and the Confederacy.
It signalled Tusk’s disapproval of the parties’ stance on the vetoed regulation.
Nawrocki’s Response
Deputy legislator Karol Nawrocki replied after roughly an hour: “Mr. Prime Minister, we will free the dogs from chains—the draft of my law remains in the Sejm. Let’s get to work!”
He also added: “I would also like the symbolic ‘chain’ to finally be removed for the prime minister—support however I can, but without goodwill from the prime minister it might not succeed. About my love for Poland, I will politely refrain from speaking — it is inappropriate for the prime minister.”
Mentzen’s Retort
Sławomir Mentzen, leader of the Confederacy who criticised the vetoed law, responded: “Now, to cover up his ineptitude, will he lie every day about Russian cryptocurrencies and dogs on chains?”
His tweet suggested that the controversy could distract from other political accusations.
Background: The Vetoed Chain Law
On 2 December, Karol Nawrocki vetoed a government draft that mandated keeping dogs on chains.
Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the Presidential Office, explained that the law required at least 20 m² per kennel for non‑house dogs, expanding to 30 m² for three large dogs, or three 20 m² kennels—totaling 60 m².
The president deemed these requirements unrealistic, arguing that they would burden rural residents and potentially lead to dog abandonment or reduced adoptions.
President’s Comments on the Veto
Bogucki noted that the vetoed law disproportionately affected rural areas, where dogs are normally kept in homes.
He also warned that the financial load would make it difficult for multiple owners to comply, creating risks of abandonment and hindering rescue adoptions.
New Chain Law Proposal
Following the veto, the president forwarded his own draft of a “chain law” to the Sejm.
The proposal bans keeping dogs in chains and imposes an obligation to shelter pets from harsh weather conditions.
It stresses that the law is “good, non‑populist, without fictional or blame‑shifting” requirements, aiming to protect both animals and people without dividing communities.
