The ruling coalition, when speaking about the President of the Republic of Poland Karol Nawrocki, often uses the term “vetomachine,” accusing the head of state of abusing the right of veto. Speaking in this vein today was Katarzyna Lubnauer, Deputy Minister of Education. However, her “arguments” were confronted with reality.
Karol Nawrocki was sworn in as President of the Republic of Poland on 6 August 2025. The head of state enjoys strong public support, as evidenced by numerous opinion polls.
For example – according to the latest SW Research survey, it was President Nawrocki who was indicated by a majority of respondents (37.8 percent) as the “political winner of 2025.”
In November, on the occasion of the first 100 days of his presidency, Civic Platform published an online post in which we could hear: “He has no regard for projects important to Poland. His activity can be summed up in one word: a vetomachine.”
Since then, the ruling coalition, when speaking about President Nawrocki, has frequently used this very term.
Lubnauer on the “vetomachine.” Bosak responds
Also today, while appearing on Radio ZET, Katarzyna Lubnauer – Deputy Minister of Education – stated that “Mr President has decided to play at being a vetomachine. He vetoes one after another, without justification. Or with justifications that have nothing to do with the given law.”
Her opinion was challenged by Krzysztof Bosak (Confederation), who countered: “He signs a decisive majority. Please admit that.” Lubnauer replied: “Well yes, then one could say: ‘he could have killed.’ Right?”
Bosak admitted that “finally someone is acting in the interests of voters, instead of approving bad law.”
On the official website of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland, we read that so far Karol Nawrocki has signed 132 laws and vetoed – 20. He has also submitted 14 legislative initiatives.