Former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on lawmakers to reject President Bajor’s veto during a closed‑door Sejm meeting, arguing that the proposed crypto‑market legislation would expose the nation to Russian‑linked fraud and criticizing right‑wing politicians’ excessive crypto knowledge.
Speech on State Security and Crypto Market
In a confidential Sejm session, Donald Tusk urged the parliament to reject the President’s veto, arguing that the proposed law would enable authorities to regulate parts of the cryptocurrency market that, according to him, is heavily infiltrated by Russian, Belarusian and former Soviet entities. He cited documents presented in his speech and stressed that the issue directly concerns national, investor and citizen security.
Criticism of Right‑Wing Politicians
Tusk said that several right‑leaning politicians holding senior positions are excessively knowledgeable about cryptocurrencies and are too well‑informed about market developments, a situation he deems problematic for the country’s security.
Row Over Obscurity and Accusations
During the proceedings, a heated exchange unfolded when Tusk demanded the session be made public, accusing colleagues of “fictitious” claims and refusing to allow party slogans to drown out facts. He warned that the law could protect Russian organized crime rather than public interests, questioning the intentions behind supporters of the bill.
President’s Chief Accuses Tusk of Self‑Induced Indictment
Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the President’s Chancellery, accused Tusk of employing dishonest tactics by silencing parliamentarians and the presidential administration, claiming that the Prime Minister’s speech essentially drafted an indictment against himself, his ministers and aides. Bogucki demanded transparency and criticized the delayed introduction of the regulation, implying negligence.