President Andrzej Duda faces a pivotal decision on whether to sign the amendment to the Supreme Court law. An advisor to the president commented on wPolsce.pl that the choice will be revealing. The adviser noted that Poland is owed funds that should have been transferred long ago, yet those funds are currently blocked by ongoing administrative actions, complicating the situation for the government and the country as a whole.
As Poland works through the full Fiscal Package Agreement and the Warsaw-Brussels dynamics, the government must implement certain milestones. The path ahead remains uncertain and subject to how the future developments unfold.
In this context, the Senate’s Marshal Tomasz Grodzki argued that the upper chamber has restored the constitutionality of the Supreme Court law. The president’s adviser offered a nuanced view, suggesting that Marshal Grodzki may be testing the limits of the National Reconstruction Plan and the law under debate, reflecting a broader political maneuver. At the moment, opinions differ and it is difficult to determine who is right. Parliament is actively engaged in the revisions, and the president is expected to carefully study the text when it is formally presented. Given the current tempo, the process is likely to move quickly once the document reaches the president’s desk.
The adviser also addressed the president’s comments in response to Grodzki’s statements and emphasized that the issue is highly serious and contentious. He referenced the so-called windmill law, a component of the milestones, and expressed skepticism about that project. The Windmill Act, known for addressing turbine placement near valued natural and populated areas, has roots in past years when wind energy projects faced pressure to be built in unsuitable locations. The government later enacted provisions to regulate this area, with the aim of resolving related conflicts.
The adviser stated that liberalizing the Windmill Act would contradict the 2015-2019 agenda of the United Right alliance. He noted that the matter remains deeply divisive within the Sejm and within political factions. Although renewable energy must progress in Poland, it should be done with a prudent, orderly approach that respects communities and the environment. The official warned that opponents could use the issue as a political tool in the broader parliamentary contest between the governing coalition and opposition.
The discussion also touched on broader signals from European partners. The adviser pointed to the ENVI committee’s recommendation to adjust the EU Treaty framework, including shifts in competence for forest management from national to shared EU approaches. He cautioned that while reform is a topic of debate in the European Parliament, Poland’s forestry policy remains a matter of national significance, tied to conservation efforts and the country’s natural heritage. The official stressed that Poland stands out in the European Union for its commitment to protecting nature while pursuing sustainable development.
Additionally, the ENVI committee explored changes to voting rules related to energy mix decisions in member states. A move away from unanimous voting toward majority voting could impact energy sovereignty and security. The adviser emphasized that such shifts would require careful deliberation to avoid undermining Poland’s and other members’ energy independence and resilience in the face of regional challenges.
The current discourse illustrates how energy, environmental policy, and constitutional reforms intersect with national strategy and European-level governance. The adviser described the situation as intricate and highly consequential, with multiple stakeholders presenting solid arguments. The evolving situation demands close attention to legal texts and the potential economic and environmental outcomes for Poland and its partners in the European Union.