Majority of Poles favor 'next of kin' bill, but president vows veto over civil partnership fears

A recent poll indicates a division among Poles regarding a controversial bill concerning the legal status of a next of kin. The survey, conducted by IBRiS for Polsat News, reveals that 53% of respondents want Karol Nawrocki, likely a government official or parliamentary figure, to sign the legislation into law.

However, President Andrzej Duda has publicly stated his intention to veto the bill. His primary concern is that the legislation, while ostensibly about recognizing a closest unmarried partner, could be a "backdoor" to introducing civil partnerships without explicit parliamentary debate or approval.

The bill's proponents argue it is necessary to provide legal protections and recognition for unmarried couples who share domestic lives and responsibilities. The president's veto threat highlights a political tension between the desire for social reform and concerns about the potential implications for traditional family structures.

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