He also expressed support for liberalizing abortion laws and backed a push for recognizing Silesian as a regional language, state news agency PAP reported.
Speaking on public Radio Opole on Friday, Trzaskowski said he would sign into law measures previously vetoed by President Andrzej Duda.
These include legislation to ensure access to emergency contraception without a prescription, formally grant regional language status to Silesian, and address Poland’s ongoing legal crisis related to the Constitutional Tribunal.
“The morning-after pill, the status of the Silesian language, and finally sorting out the situation in the Constitutional Tribunal—all of these are issues I would prioritize," Trzaskowski said.
He also pointed to broader judicial reforms aimed at resolving what some call "the dual legal system," a reference to disputes over the legitimacy of judicial appointments made in recent years.
Regarding abortion rights, Trzaskowski said: "A woman should have the right to decide about her life and health."
Greater European role in defense? 'I agree with that'
On European security, Trzaskowski emphasized the importance of maintaining the United States’ military presence in Europe while strengthening European armed forces.
He acknowledged that former US President Donald Trump had frequently called for Europe to take more responsibility for its own defense.
"I agree with that," he said.
However, when asked whether he supported the creation of a joint European army, Trzaskowski rejected the idea.
"No. I believe we just need to strengthen the capabilities we already have,” he said.
He argued that, as in NATO, European Union member states should maintain independent national armies while improving coordination and readiness.
“NATO functions exactly this way," he added. "It doesn’t have a single unified army; it consists of the armies of its member states. That’s the approach we should continue—reinforcing the capabilities we already possess."
'Compromise solutions on the table'
Trzaskowski also criticized Duda’s recent veto of an amendment that would have allowed the Supreme Court to rule on the validity of the upcoming presidential election.
The law was meant to address concerns over judicial independence, given that the Supreme Court’s Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs Chamber, which currently handles such matters, was created under controversial judicial reforms.
“It’s difficult to accept that a chamber established in violation of the constitution, filled with politically appointed judges, and lacking real independence should be making such decisions,” Trzaskowski said.
He expressed disappointment that Duda rejected this and other proposals aimed at addressing concerns over so-called "neo-judges"—judges appointed under disputed legal reforms in recent years.
“There were other compromise solutions on the table, but the president refused to engage,” Trzaskowski told Radio Opole.
Trzaskowski, currently the mayor of Warsaw, is positioning himself as a pro-European candidate focused on judicial reform and social policy changes ahead of Poland’s presidential election.
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Source: IAR, PAP