Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed two bills that would have introduced legal cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples, including same-sex partners. The proposed legislation would have granted rights related to shared property, access to medical information, and funeral arrangements, but the president argued it would undermine the constitutional status of marriage.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized the decision, calling it a setback for equal rights and accusing the president of denying many people the chance to live normal lives. The government is unlikely to overturn the veto, as it lacks the parliamentary majority needed to do so.

LGBTQ+ rights advocates expressed disappointment, saying the bills offered only limited legal protections rather than full civil partnerships. Government officials have pledged to continue working on improving rights for same-sex couples, including ensuring recognition of marriages legally registered abroad.

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