Karol Nawrocki
President of Poland · Independent, backed by Law and Justice (PiS)
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Economy
The euro Keep the złoty
Said
His programme says yes to the Polish złoty and no to the euro.
“„Plan 21” i mój program to „nie” dla nielegalnej migracji, „tak” dla polskiej złotówki, „nie” dla euro.”
Official translation „Plan 21” and my programme say „no” to illegal migration, „yes” to the Polish zloty, and „no” to the euro.
Benefits for Ukrainians Limit it to those who work
Said
The 800+ child benefit should go only to Ukrainians who work in Poland; he vetoed a law that did not make that change.
“A ja swojego zdania nie zmieniam i zamierzam wykonywać swoje zobowiązania. I uznaję, że 800 plus powinno przynależeć tylko tym Ukraińcom, którzy podejmują się wysiłku pracy w Polsce.”
Our translation And I am not changing my view and I intend to carry out my commitments. And I hold that 800 plus should belong only to those Ukrainians who undertake the effort of working in Poland.
Society
- AbortionNothing on record yet
Civil partnerships No civil partnerships
Said
He vetoed the closest-person status law, saying it would bring in civil partnerships that stand in for marriage.
“Nie zgadzam się na wprowadzanie tylnymi drzwiami związków partnerskich, które mają zastąpić czy podmienić instytucję małżeństwa”
Our translation I do not agree to bringing in, through the back door, civil partnerships that are meant to replace or substitute the institution of marriage
Source The President of Poland signed nine laws and vetoed two, 17 July 2026 (prezydent.pl)
EU migration pact Reject relocation
Said
In a letter to the European Commission president he said he will not consent to implementing the Pact on Migration and Asylum in Poland.
“Zapowiedziałem także, że nie wyrażę zgody na wdrażanie Paktu o Migracji i Azylu w Polsce.”
Our translation I also announced that I will not give my consent to implementing the Pact on Migration and Asylum in Poland.
Courts and the state
Judges appointed after 2018 Keep them in post
Said
Judges appointed by the president on the current council's motion are judges; he rejects dividing them into categories.
“Nie zgodzę się nigdy na to, by segregować sędziów na neosędziów i paleosędziów. Sędziami są ci – zgodnie z Konstytucją Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej – których nominuje każdy kolejny prezydent Rzeczypospolitej.”
Our translation I will never agree to segregating judges into neo-judges and paleo-judges. Judges are those – in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Poland – whom each successive president of the Republic appoints.
Source Speech by the President at the presentation of judicial appointments, 14 October 2025 (prezydent.pl)
Poland in Europe
Ukraine Keep arming Ukraine
Said
Revoking Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle does not change Poland's security policy: Poland supports Ukraine against Russian aggression.
“W tym miejscu chcę podkreślić: decyzja ta nie jest przeciwko narodowi ukraińskiemu. Nie oznacza zmiany strategicznego kierunku polskiej polityki bezpieczeństwa. Wspieraliśmy i wspieramy Ukrainę, ponieważ wiemy, że rosyjska agresja stanowi zagrożenie dla bezpieczeństwa Polski i całej Europy. W tej ocenie nic się nie zmieniło.”
Official translation At this point, I would like to emphasize: this decision is not directed against the Ukrainian people. It does not signify a change in the strategic direction of Polish security policy. We have supported and continue to support Ukraine because we know that Russian aggression poses a threat to the security of Poland and all of Europe. Nothing has changed in this assessment.
The EU Nation states first, less EU
Said
He will never agree to the EU taking competences from Poland, especially in matters not written into the treaties.
“nigdy nie zgodzę się na to, aby Unia Europejska zabierała Polsce kompetencje, szczególnie w sprawach, które nie zostały zapisane w traktatach europejskich, a te nie powinny się zmienić.”
Official translation I will never agree to the European Union taking away Poland's competences, especially in matters that are not enshrined in European treaties, and these should not change.
No change of mind on record yet: every position above is the latest they have stated, with its date.
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