President Karol Nawrocki vetoed two bills that would have allowed unmarried couples, including same-sex partners, to enter into civil agreements. The bills had received support from all coalition parties, including the conservative PSL, which had previously opposed similar measures, according to reports by Israel's Channel 12 (N12). Nawrocki said the bills would harm the institution of marriage.
As The Zioneer first reported at 14:19 Jerusalem, Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed two bills that would have expanded legal recognition for unmarried couples, including same-sex partners. The new details, reported by Israel's Channel 12 (N12) at 16:11, indicate that the bills had received support from all coalition parties, including the conservative PSL party, which had previously refused to back similar initiatives over concerns about the status of marriage. The bills would have allowed two adults to sign a 'common life agreement' regulating civil matters such as inheritance and property. Nawrocki argued that the legislation goes too far and threatens the constitutional institution of marriage. The veto represents a setback for LGBTQ+ rights in Poland, where same-sex marriage and civil unions are not legally recognized. The Polish parliament could attempt to override the veto with a three-fifths majority, but such an effort has not yet been announced.
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