President of Poland Karol Nawrocki announced that he has reviewed eight bills submitted by parliament. Out of these, he signed five into law and vetoed three. He emphasized that his decisions are guided by the best interests of the state and its citizens.
“The solutions that are good for Poland are met with my openness, with the openness of my Office, and I take responsibility for them,” the President said.
Laws Signed by the President
Among the signed bills were two amendments concerning the Teachers’ Charter. Nawrocki explained that, despite certain reservations, he decided to approve them in order to ensure a smooth start to the new school year.
“Even though there are some remarks about them, I concluded that before September 1 it was important for all these laws to be signed so that our children can calmly begin the school year, leaving the details for further discussion,” he explained.
The President also signed:
- an amendment to the Banking Law, allowing heirs to access dormant bank deposits,
- a bill introducing detailed regulations on the storage of natural fertilizers.
Three Presidential Vetoes
Karol Nawrocki vetoed three legislative proposals:
- an amendment to the Fiscal Penal Code,
- an amendment to the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens,
- one of the bills related to criminal law.
In the case of the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens, the President stressed that Poland will continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, but the regulations must reflect current realities.
“After three and a half years, our law should be adjusted. (…) I do not consent to the 800+ benefit being granted to Ukrainian citizens who do not take up employment. ‘Poland first, Poles first’ is not just a campaign slogan but a principle of social justice,” he declared.
The President’s Own Legislative Proposal
Nawrocki also announced that he will present his own draft law on the rules for granting Polish citizenship. Under the proposal, the required period of residence for obtaining citizenship would be extended from 3 to 10 years.
The project also includes:
- increasing the penalty for illegal border crossing to 5 years in prison,
- introducing provisions banning the promotion of Bandera ideology, equating it with Nazi and communist symbols,
- amendments to the Institute of National Remembrance Act regarding crimes committed by the OUN-UPA.
“To eliminate Russian propaganda and set Polish-Ukrainian relations on the right track, we must clearly say ‘stop to Banderism’,” the President underlined.
Source: CEO.com.pl
