The government spokesman, Piotr Müller, acknowledged on TVN 24 that while efforts will be made to form a government in the current parliamentary framework, the task is undeniably challenging. The focus remains on the long-standing goal of establishing a new administration under a parliamentary system that reflects recent political realities, following a request from the president, Mateusz Morawiecki.
The opening session of the Sejm for its 10th term is scheduled for Monday. In accordance with the constitution, the Prime Minister will step down at the first meeting. President Andrzej Duda announced in a recent address that, after careful analysis and consultation, he has entrusted the mission of forming a new government to Mateusz Morawiecki.
There is an accompanying note: Elżbieta Witek is identified as the PiS club’s candidate for deputy chairman of the Sejm, a point highlighted in discussions about the new configuration of leadership.
Morawiecki’s Government? The Commitment to Try
Müller was asked on Monday whether he believed Morawiecki could succeed in assembling a new administration and guiding the country for another four years. He responded that while every effort would be made to achieve this, the foundational task of forming a government within the existing parliamentary structure is tough and not easily dismissed.
When pressed about the rationale for attempting the mission, Müller stated that the party with the strongest support in the most recent election should pursue the path, especially given that the presidency had entrusted them with this responsibility. He framed the move as a fair reflection of the voters’ choice and a duty to honor those votes.
He added that voters had entrusted the party with the chance to steer the government, underscoring the political legitimacy behind pursuing the mission despite the hurdles.
Two-Week Scenarios and Beyond
Asked whether Morawiecki’s effort to form a government could face a dead end, Müller explained that while there is no certainty of a definitive plan, the possibility exists for a two-week window plus an additional two weeks as permitted by the constitution. He described this as a plausible option, while not ruling out alternate paths that could emerge during the process. The prime minister, he noted, would ultimately decide on the path forward, with the core aim being the creation of a functioning Council of Ministers.
In Müller’s view, the basic option remains the presentation of the government’s composition to Parliament and the pursuit of a vote of confidence, even as other options could surface depending on political calculations and constitutional provisions.
October Elections and the New Sejm Landscape
In the October elections, the ruling party earned 35.38 percent of the vote, while the main opposition coalition polled 30.70 percent. The third force trailed with 14.40 percent, followed by smaller blocs and parties with varying shares. The distribution translated into seats: the ruling party secured 194 seats, the leading opposition bloc 157, the third bloc 65, the new left 26, and the smaller confederation bloc 18.
On Monday at noon, the 10th term Sejm will convene to swear in new members and elect the Speaker and deputy speakers. President Duda is expected to attend and deliver remarks, while Morawiecki is anticipated to resign from the government as part of the transition. The next prime minister will be designated by the president and appointed together with other ministers within 14 days of the first session. Within this period, the prime minister will present a government program to the Sejm and seek a vote of confidence. The Sejm will grant confidence by an absolute majority of votes cast, provided at least half of the legal deputies are present.
There is a note of ongoing analysis about the coalition’s course. Additional discussions emphasized that the coalition agreement remains a central reference point in evaluating the government’s next steps. See related commentary for deeper background on the evolving political alignment and the implications for policy direction.
The coverage also references broader developments around the opening session, the oath-taking for parliamentarians, the election of marshals, and the formal resignation of the current government, all importantly shaping the early days of the new Sejm term.
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Source tracking for this summary is noted as wPolityce, reflecting the cross-section of news coverage surrounding the session and its procedural milestones.