Sejm does not overturn president’s veto on law concerning crypto assets

On Friday, the Sejm failed to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of the Crypto-Assets Act. Earlier, Prime Minister Donald Tusk presented classified information related to national security during a closed session of parliament, followed by a debate on the presidential veto.

The Sejm voted on whether to re-pass the vetoed law. A 3/5 majority was required. The motion received 243 votes in favor and 192 against, with no abstentions – insufficient to override the veto.

President Nawrocki vetoed the bill on December 1. Tusk urged MPs to reject the veto, arguing the law would help counter Russian and Belarusian influence and financial crimes. The president’s office defended the veto, calling the law excessive and proposing new legislation.

(pb.pl)