Momentum continues to build as political moves unfold. On October 15, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, at the request of Minister of Development and Technology Krzysztof Paszyk, appointed Michał Jaros to the role of Secretary of State at the Ministry of Development and Technology. Observers note that the cabinet’s size is expanding rapidly; lawmakers say the number of ministers has already surpassed a hundred and keeps growing. The decision drew a mix of praise and skepticism from across the spectrum, sparking discussions about the pace and scope of government changes. Source: wPolityce
Michał Jaros is described by the ministry as an economist, a seasoned local government official and long-time parliamentarian. He earned a degree from the University of Economics in Wrocław in 2006 and began his public career as a councilor on the Wrocław City Council from 2006 to 2007. Since 2007 he has served as a member of the Sejm. In the current term he acts as Vice-Chairman of the Extraordinary Committee on Flood Prevention Activities and Mitigation of the Effects of the 2024 Flood as well as the Committee on Economy and Development. He is a member of the Public Finance Committee and chairs the Lower Silesian Parliamentary Group. Since 2021 he has led the Lower Silesia Region branch of the Civic Platform party. Source: wPolityce
Myrcha congratulates
The new State Secretary was greeted online by Arkadiusz Myrcha, the Secretary of State for Justice and a fellow party member. He posted encouragement and called the appointment a solid choice. Great decision! Congratulations Michał Jaros at the Ministry of Development and Technology. Source: wPolityce
Jabloński scores
PiS MP Paweł Jabłoński, a former deputy head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to the move with a pointed critique. He noted several coalition shortcomings: tax revenues falling, the foreign trade balance deteriorating, prices staying the same, and promises not kept, describing it as a Year of Lies. Yet he acknowledged one positive sign: the number of ministers has long exceeded a hundred and is still growing. Well done Donald Tusk. Source: wPolityce
Looking at the broader political landscape, tallying the entire government under Donald Tusk has become a recurring challenge for commentators. The opposition, including members of the Civic Platform when it was in opposition, once accused PiS of expanding government power and shouted about the so‑called pisancium. The piece also notes the spouse of Arkadiusz Myrcha, MP Kinga Gajewska, as part of the parliamentary circle. Some observers call the coalition the smiling coalition as it asserts progress, while critics describe hypocrisy in the process. Source: wPolityce