Poland’s climate policy faces uncertainty due to the election of Karol Nawrocki, who opposes EU climate goals and threatens to stall energy transition efforts.
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Poland’s climate policy faces significant uncertainty due to the election of Karol Nawrocki, who is associated with the conservative Law and Justice party and has pledged to reject the EU’s Green Deal. While the previous pro-EU liberal coalition aimed for ambitious climate goals, Nawrocki’s platform centers on reviving the coal industry and opposing EU climate regulations. Although the presidency is largely ceremonial, Nawrocki’s veto power presents a major threat to the government’s ability to enact necessary energy reforms, such as phasing out coal or implementing renewable energy mandates. His opposition to measures like the EU’s ETS 2 and onshore wind regulations suggests he will attempt to derail Poland’s climate transition, potentially forcing the ruling coalition into compromises or causing political paralysis, which could ultimately benefit the return of more conservative forces.
