Karol Nawrocki is to veto key laws. A slap in the face for Tusk's government
Karol Nawrocki plans to veto significant legislative changes, including those affecting the National Council of the Judiciary, raising concerns about judicial stability and agricultural regulations.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is preparing to veto several important laws, as reported by 'Super Express'. Among the proposed legislation is a bill aimed at depoliticizing the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), which entails substantial changes in the criteria for selecting its members. However, Nawrocki has expressed concerns that these new rules could undermine the status of judges appointed in previous years, potentially leading to legal chaos in the judiciary system.
In addition to the KRS bill, Nawrocki is also expected to reject the 'Active Farmer' act, which stipulates the criteria for verifying actual agricultural activity required to qualify for subsidies. This initiative faces pushback from the Agricultural Council under the President and former Agriculture Minister Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski, who argue that the regulations may adversely affect small, family-owned farms without effectively eliminating the phenomenon of 'fake farmers'.
The implications of Nawrocki's vetoes could be significant for both the judicial and agricultural sectors in Poland, with potential political ramifications as they stand in contrast to the legislative priorities of Tusk's government. The move reflects ongoing tensions between the presidency and the parliamentary majority, as Nawrocki seeks to assert his influence in domestic policy matters, particularly in relation to the judiciary and agricultural reforms.