Which powers does the president of Poland have during a state of emergency?

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Under the 1997 constitution of Poland, the president holds the authority to declare a state of emergency or martial law, though this power is constitutionally restricted.1

While the president serves as the commander in chief of the armed forces, the primary executive power in the Polish political system remains vested in the prime minister and the Council of Ministers, who are responsible to the Sejm.1