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Gender balance in listed company boards

New rules require large listed companies to appoint women and men to boards and supervisory boards in a more balanced way. The underrepresented gender must hold at least 33% of seats. When candidates have equal qualifications, priority goes to the person from the underrepresented gender.
Key points
Mandatory minimum 33% representation of the underrepresented gender in board and supervisory board positions.
Small and medium enterprises and micro-entrepreneurs are exempt from the new obligations.
When candidates have equal qualifications, priority is given to the person from the underrepresented gender.
Candidates can demand written justification for hiring decisions and compensation if rules are violated.
Companies must adopt a gender balance policy and report annually on its implementation.
Failure to comply may result in a fine of up to PLN 500,000.
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Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o ofercie publicznej i warunkach wprowadzania instrumentów finansowych do zorganizowanego systemu obrotu oraz o spółkach publicznych oraz ustawy o wdrożeniu niektórych przepisów Unii Europejskiej w zakresie równego traktowania.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2696
Process start date: 2026-06-17
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Gender balance in listed company boards

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2696.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory minimum 33% representation of the underrepresented gender in board and supervisory board positions.
  • Small and medium enterprises and micro-entrepreneurs are exempt from the new obligations.
  • When candidates have equal qualifications, priority is given to the person from the underrepresented gender.
  • Candidates can demand written justification for hiring decisions and compensation if rules are violated.
  • Companies must adopt a gender balance policy and report annually on its implementation.
  • Failure to comply may result in a fine of up to PLN 500,000.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-17.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 2696

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