Ahead of Warsaw’s Equality Parade, Polish Sejm Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty publicly appealed to President Karol Nawrocki to sign legislation granting legal status to same-sex partners. Czarzasty warned that a veto would negatively impact approximately two million individuals in same-sex relationships. The bill, concerning the status of “closest person,” aims to provide certain rights and protections to unmarried couples in committed relationships. Czarzasty framed the issue as one of fundamental rights and inclusivity. The appeal was made immediately before the commencement of the annual Pride march in the capital city. The President’s decision remains pending, and the legislation’s fate is currently uncertain. Supporters of the bill hope for a swift approval to ensure equal treatment under the law.