Poland rejects an EU-aligned crypto bill as lawmakers fall short of the votes needed to override the president’s veto.
Polish lawmakers failed to gather enough support to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a key digital-assets bill. The lower house was less than the required three-fifths majority. As a result, the efforts of Prime Minister Donald Tusk to increase the supervisory pressure on cryptocurrencies received a significant setback, which he presented to the public as a national security issue.
Parliament Blocks EU-Aligned Crypto Regulation Plan
The vote took place on December 5, 2025, and was preceded by weeks of intense political message-making. According to Bloomberg, the blocked legislation would have harmonized Poland with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Act. In addition, it would have given greater supervisory powers to the financial regulator at the national level. Lawmakers in support of the bill said tougher oversight was still critical to preventing illicit flows.
Polish lawmakers failed to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a digital-assets bill, blocking Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s effort to advance EU-aligned crypto regulations. The lower house fell short of the required three-fifths majority, despite Tusk arguing the…
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Tusk warned that bad actors were using gaps in the crypto sector to their advantage. Furthermore, he told parliament, unregulated platforms were being used by foreign intelligence networks and criminal networks. He emphasized that further interference could only be prevented by stronger state tools. Before the publicly held debate, he informed the legislators in a closed session about sudden national security issues.
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However, the then-President Nawrocki insisted that the proposal posed a threat to economic freedoms. Moreover, he called the bill the needless expansion of state control. Right-wing parties sided with him and insisted that the rules would put too much of an economic cost on businesses. They further argued that the criminal liabilities contained in the bill had the potential to chill innovation.
Consequently, industry groups reflected on those concerns in statements and blog commentaries. They said the compliance requirements could lead to smaller companies leaving the market. As a result, the measure was facing growing resistance from political and commercial parties.
Right-Wing Opposition Undermines Government’s Security Case
Despite warnings from the government, opposition parties rallied to the bill. They stressed their dedication to economic openness. In addition, they accused the administration of using security fears to shield restrictive policies. With this resistance, the government did not have the votes to combat the presidential veto.
Supporters of the bill claimed that Poland was in danger of falling behind in comparison to other member states of the EU. They pointed out that MiCA deadlines are close at hand. Furthermore, they warned that ideally, failure to create a supervising authority could create a prolonged regulatory vacuum. According to analysts, this gap could put pressure on domestic exchanges and payment firms in their preparation for compliance.
As the veto stands, regulatory uncertainty increases. Government officials criticized President Nawrocki for vetoing what they said were needed safeguards. Meanwhile, advocates of crypto contended that EU-wide standards would still provide baseline consumer protections. They also said lawmakers could come back through the door with a more balanced framework.
With the government having to make new laws, observers are looking for long negotiations. President Nawrocki has suggested that there is room for new rules that would not go too far. Still, delays may make it difficult for Poland to align with overall European standards.
Moreover, pending oversight can add to the liquidation of distressed platforms with no clear direction. As a result, industry participants are warning that extended ambiguity could put pressure on investor confidence as well as market stability as policymakers restart the legislative process.