President Andrzej Duda signed the bill on a free Christmas Eve, making December 24 next year a holiday. In addition, the President's Office announced in a statement that the trade embargo will not apply on the three Sundays before Christmas Eve.
In an interview with the Polish News Agency, Małgorzata Papłocka, head of the Presidency of the Republic of Poland, said that President Andrzej Duda would refer the law to the Constitutional Court under the ex post control procedure.
Left-wing politicians began commenting on the president's decision online.
Free Christmas Eve. The president signed the bill, but there was disagreement within the coalition.
“President Andrzej Duda has signed the Left-Wing Law, which will make Christmas Eve a public holiday every year! Millions of working Poles will be able to take this important time for themselves, their loved ones and their families. ” wrote Minister Agnieszka Dzemianović-Bank. Family, labor and social policy areas. “Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported our project. It's good to do good together!” – added the Minister to the entry.
Civic Union parliamentarian Katarzyna Krolak reacted to Dzemjanovic-Bunk's words, pointing out that this was “an act of the October 15th Coalition.” “I would appreciate it if you would mention the name of the team at least once. The team is the foundation, without it there would be no law. God bless you,” Klorak told the minister. Anna Maria Zhukovska also responded.
“No, this was a parliamentary bill submitted by a left-wing club,” the president of the left-wing parliamentary club commented on the KO lawmaker's entry.
Free Christmas Eve. The left reacts to the president's decision. “Excellent Prophet”
President Andrzej Duda's decision regarding the law on free Christmas Eve was enthusiastically welcomed by Magdalena Biejat. “Yay! The President signed this bill on a free Christmas Eve! Starting in 2025, employees will be able to enjoy the December 24th holiday. And thanks to an amendment we introduced in the Senate, trade employees still cannot work any more than two Sundays in December! ” – wrote about left-wing presidential candidates in next year's election.
New Left co-chairman Włodzimierz Czarjusti also spoke on the issue, thanking “everyone who helped pass the bill proposed by the Left Club.”
“Next year we will see another Sunday trading session in December, which is a good outlook,” said Rishard Petr. On Christmas Eve this year, the 2050 Polish parliamentarian started work at one of Warsaw's discount grocery stores.
Member of Parliament Krzysztof Simiszek is also satisfied with the president's decision. “This is an achievement of the left and will remain with Polish families forever! No events, no comments from the sofa. But hard work within the government, cooperation with others , and responsibility. This has brought results,” said the party's vice-chairman. New Left.
Equality Minister Katarzyna Kotula echoed a similar tone, saying that “thanks to Levika and Agnieszka Dzemianović-Bak” she will have Christmas Eve off from work next year. “For years, governments have not had the courage to implement this change. Thanks to the efforts of the left, we have finally succeeded! I will be off work on Christmas Eve forever,” said a joint MEP. wrote committee chair Robert Biedron. party.
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