Polish PM plans government reshuffle, details expected mid-July

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with leaders of the ruling coalition on July 4 to discuss a planned government reshuffle, aimed at improving the efficiency of the state. The changes are expected to be officially announced on July 15.

Government spokesperson Adam Szłapka confirmed that Tusk held a four-hour meeting with Sejm Speaker and Poland 2050 party leader Szymon Hołownia, as well as Polish People’s Party leaders Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

“The coalition leaders discussed, among other things, the restructuring of the government to make it more effective,” Szłapka told RMF FM radio.

Following the talks, Czarzasty told reporters that “all decisions have been taken,” but declined to share further details before the official announcement.

According to Polish media, Tusk has proposed a 20% reduction in the number of ministers and deputy ministers. The plan also includes the creation of two so-called “super-ministries”: one focused on the economy and another combining digitalisation, education, and sports.

The reshuffle is seen as a strategic move to streamline the administration and strengthen the governing coalition ahead of upcoming legislative challenges.

By Sabina Mammadli