In an interview published Friday by Gość Niedzielny, Nawrocki rejected criticism that he is abusing his veto power, saying he has signed 132 laws and vetoed 20 since taking office.
“The vetoed laws posed risks to citizens or were legally flawed,” he said. “If a law is good for Poland, I will sign it—no matter which political camp proposed it.”
He criticized what he described as short-sighted tactics by the ruling coalition, such as resubmitting vetoed laws without changes and focusing on political optics over effective governance. As an example, Nawrocki pointed to the rebranding of the Central Communication Port to “Port Polska,” calling it symbolic rather than substantive.
“Instead of real action around a major project meant to spark innovation and economic momentum, we get a name change,” he said, accusing the government of prioritizing poll numbers over public interest.
Nawrocki also rejected claims that he refuses communication with Prime Minister Donald Tusk. “I checked—he hasn’t called,” the president said. “There are those who want discussion, and there are those who try to pressure me through the media.”
He noted that his office consults with various political groups, citing productive talks with Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska on the planned Lower Odra Valley National Park. Discussions are also ongoing on media law and legal recognition of next-of-kin relationships. While open to debate, Nawrocki reaffirmed his stance that marriage is defined by the constitution as a union between a woman and a man.
Asked whether he feared the constitution might be undermined via foreign court rulings—such as those recognizing same-sex marriages—Nawrocki said he would defend the constitution “consistently and within my powers.”
On foreign policy, Nawrocki said he hoped for a “new opening” in Polish-Ukrainian relations, noting President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit to Warsaw. He stressed, however, that true partnership requires addressing unresolved issues.
“I speak with the voice of the Polish people,” he said. “Whether I’m dealing with Ukraine, Germany or Israel—there are issues that must be settled.”
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Source: Polskie Radio, PAP