Karol Nawrocki ogłasza kolejne weto. Mówi o dramatycznym stanie finansów

President Karol Nawrocki informed that he did not sign the amendment to the Fiscal Penal Code and the Tax Ordinance Act, which contained a proposal to reduce penalties for fiscal crimes. – I object to reducing punishments for fiscal offenses during the dramatic situation concerning Polish public finances. ** Photo

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– I refer to these acts that reached the Polish president’s office – Karol Nawrocki began his announcement. 

– Five further bills adopted by the parliamentary majority gained my signature, three were vetoed – he added.

The signed legislation included two acts concerning the Teachers’ Charter. – I also endorsed the Banking Law Act, enabling heirs to manage assets more efficiently in tragic circumstances and to access dormant accounts – the president stated.

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Karol Nawrocki declares further presidential vetoes

The president chose not to sign the amendment concerning the Fiscal Penal Code and Tax Ordinance legislation, containing a proposal to decrease penalties for fiscal offenses. He explained that given the current budgetary climate, he could not endorse a law reducing such financial sanctions. 

– My stance remains firm: it is unacceptable to diminish penalties for fiscal crimes amid the critical scenario facing Poland’s public funds – announced Karol Nawrocki.

This revision to both acts formed part of a governmental deregulation initiative. Its aim was reducing sanctions for tax offenses that do not result in direct tax revenue losses. The proposed new court-imposed fine limits were 480 daily rates (29,862,336 zł) instead of 720 rates (44,793,504 zł) or 120 daily rates (7,465,584 zł) replacing 240 rates (14,931,168 zł). The bill vetoed by Karol Nawrocki also sought to eliminate the obligation for payers or collectors to report individuals responsible for tax calculation, collection, and remittance, plus abolish penalties for failing to designate a tax collection personnel.

Simultaneously, the president indicated his intent to propose a „budget safeguard shield” in upcoming legislative initiatives, designed to assist the government in maintaining control over public finances.

Karol Nawrocki refuses to endorse Ukrainian citizens aid act. „Poland First”

Subsequently, the president addressed the act regarding assistance for Ukrainian citizens residing in our nation. He emphasized that, in his view, the 800 plus benefit should exclusively apply to Ukrainians employed within Poland. He applied the same principle to Ukrainian access to Polish healthcare. 

– I maintain my position that 800 plus should be granted solely to Ukrainians undertaking employment within Poland. Likewise for healthcare. (…) Poland first, Poles first – stated Karol Nawrocki.

– Consequently, I did not approve the Ukrainian citizens’ assistance act in its current form – he highlighted.

Chief of the President’s Office Zbigniew Bogucki later stressed that Ukrainians in Poland who work, own businesses, and contribute taxes and insurance need not be concerned. He also referenced Rafał Trzaskowski – the KO presidential candidate – who advocated limiting 800 plus to Ukrainians working and contributing taxes in Poland.

The amendment to the Ukrainian citizens support legislation, in relation to the armed conflict in that country, proposed extending temporary protection to Ukrainians fleeing war until March 4, 2026. It clarified eligibility for the 800 plus child benefit to cover children who completed secondary school before turning 18 while continuing education via universities or vocational qualification courses.

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