The Presidential Office in Poland has announced that President Karol Nawrocki has signed an amendment to the Cybersecurity Act, denoted as the Lex Huawei, which is set to become effective one month after its publication. However, the president has simultaneously decided to refer the legislation to the Constitutional Tribunal for a follow-up review due to significant concerns surrounding its provisions.

The amendment encompasses 18 key sectors of the economy categorized into critical and important entities. Critics argue that this inclusion is not strictly driven by European regulations but is instead a unilateral initiative by the Polish government, raising questions about its implications on various businesses. Additionally, the legislation outlines rules for recognizing entities as high-risk suppliers and implementing security mandates, which further fuels skepticism among stakeholders.

With approximately 2 billion PLN allocated to enhance protection against cyberattacks hinging on this law's approval, its future may significantly affect Poland's cybersecurity landscape and economic stability. As the legal scrutiny unfolds, the interplay between governmental initiatives and constitutional safeguards will be closely monitored by both the industry and the public, highlighting the ongoing tension between security and regulatory oversight in Poland’s digital ecosystem.