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Polish president vetoes bills to enhance rights of same-sex couples.

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Poland's president vetoed two bills intended to improve rights for same-sex couples.
The vetoed legislation aimed to introduce “cohabitation contracts” to address common ownership, medical access, and burial issues.
This decision presents a setback for efforts by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's administration to expand rights for cohabiting couples and the LGBTQ+ community.
The likelihood of overturning the veto is considered extremely difficult, impacting future legislative efforts in this area.
The president viewed the proposals as "extreme" according to political allies.

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Polish President Andrzej Duda vetoed two bills on July 17, 2026, aimed at enhancing the rights of same-sex couples in the country. The proposed legislation would have allowed couples to enter into "cohabitation contracts," addressing common property rights, access to medical information, and issues related to funerals and burials. Duda, aligned with the nationalist opposition party Law and Justice, described the bills as "extreme," signaling a setback for ongoing efforts to expand LGBTQ+ rights in Poland.

The veto is viewed as a significant blow to Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government, which had been working to improve the legal status of both cohabiting couples and the broader LGBTQ+ community. Observers note that overturning Duda's veto will be challenging, complicating the fight for expanded rights in one of the few EU nations where such rights remain limited.

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