“Yes, we have a number of cases where government representatives have violated the Constitution. Minister Sienkiewicz did it in relation to the media, Minister Bodnar did it in an attempt to dismiss the National Prosecutor, but I hope that in the very serious issue of the budget there will be no violation of the Constitution and that I can sign it calmly ”, he said at a press conference during the Economic Forum in Davos, President Andrzej Duda.
In response to a journalist’s question whether he would refer the budget bill to the Constitutional Court, the President emphasized:
The Budget Act is primarily a government responsibility. The only thing the president can and must take into account is the constitutionality of both the budget itself and the procedure in which it will be adopted.
I hope that I can sign this budget calmly. I would like the government to be able to implement this in a responsible manner
– added Duda.
When the bill reaches me it will be subject to a full constitutional review, but this will be the only aspect on which we will evaluate it.
– he assured.
Early elections?
The president also referred to media speculation about early elections if the budget is not passed.
I don’t see the possibility of early elections. If the budget is adopted, even sending it to the Constitutional Court will not provide the opportunity for early elections
– assured the head of state.
Yes, we have a number of cases where government representatives have violated the Constitution. Minister Sienkiewicz did it in relation to the media, Minister Bodnar did it in an attempt to dismiss the National Prosecutor, but I hope that in the very serious issue of the budget there will be no violation of the Constitution and that I can sign it calmly
– added Andrzej Duda.
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Source: wPolityce