President vetoes law blocking illegal content on the internet

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed legislation intended to implement parts of the EU Digital Services Act and create procedures for quickly restricting access to illegal online content. The bill would have allowed courts and authorized agencies to order platforms to block material linked to crimes including fraud, identity theft, human trafficking, child sexual abuse and illegal trade, while giving users the right to appeal.

Nawrocki argued that the law threatened civil liberties and could enable abuse of power. The government strongly criticized the veto, saying it weakens protections against serious online crimes. Poland must still fully implement the EU’s DSA, and the veto may delay compliance and expose the country to possible legal and financial consequences.

(pb.pl)