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Polish president vetoes bill recognizing Silesian as regional language

Eric Kliszcz

12.02.2026, 21:55

President Nawrocki blocked the bill after it was approved by parliament and the senate. Photo: SOPA Images/Contributor via Getty Images — President Nawrocki blocked the bill after it was approved by parliament and the senate. Photo by Artur Widak/Anadolu via Getty Images

There have been nine previous attempts to grant Silesian language status.