Poland 2050 announced that three accomplished women would join the government as part of a broader plan for governance and reform. The party identifies Paulina Hennig-Kloska, Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz and Agnieszka Buczyńska as key figures who will drive a fair, green transition, guide the strategic use of EU funds for Poland’s future, and ensure that ordinary citizens have a lasting voice in government work beyond a single four-year term.
The statement was issued by the Marshal of the Sejm on the party’s platform X, outlining a commitment to broad participation and an inclusive approach to policy development within the government structure.
On Friday morning, Donald Tusk, as the prospective prime minister representing a coalition of three parties, held a briefing with candidates for ministerial positions in his future cabinet. Following the meeting, the leader of the political bloc spoke about the composition of the forthcoming government and highlighted several appointments under consideration.
Candidates for Donald Tusk’s government
Tusk indicated Radosław Sikorski to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs. He named Adam Bodnar, the former Ombudsman, as a candidate for Minister of Justice. Andrzej Domański was proposed for the role of Finance Minister, while Barbara Nowacka from the conservative-liberal bloc was named as a contender for Minister of Education. Dariusz Wieczorek from the New Left party was identified as a candidate for Minister of Science. Czesław Siekierski would join the cabinet as Minister of Agriculture, and Adam Szłapka would take on responsibilities as Minister for the European Union. The Ministry of Industry was earmarked to be located in Katowice, with Professor Marzena Czarnecka serving as its head.
Earlier media reports suggested that Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, leader of a major parliamentary group, would serve as deputy prime minister and minister of national defense, while Krzysztof Gawkowski from the New Left would take responsibility for digital affairs as deputy prime minister and minister of digitalization.
Other proposed roles include Marcin Kierwiński as Minister of the Interior and Administration, Tomasz Siemoniak coordinating secret services, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz in charge of Culture and National Heritage, Borys Budka overseeing State Assets, Sławomir Nitras directing Sports and Tourism, Izabela Leszczyna as Health Minister, Dariusz Klimczak heading Infrastructure, Krzysztof Hetman guiding Development and Technology, and the two women from Poland 2050 taking key posts related to climate, environment and funds management. Paulina Hennig-Kloska would oversee Climate and Environment while Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz would lead Funds and Regional Policy. Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk would focus on Family Affairs and Social Policy.
Additionally, Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz would join the government as a minister within the Council of Ministers and is expected to help steer Higher Policy. Katarzyna Kotula would also assume a ministerial role within the Council of Ministers focusing on equality, and Agnieszka Buczyńska would take up a position concerning civil society. Jan Grabiec would become a ministerial member of the Council of Ministers and head the Prime Minister’s Chancellery, with Maciej Berek serving as secretary of the Council of Ministers and leading the Government Legislative Center.
At the end of November, President Andrzej Duda sworn in the new government formed in the first constitutional step by Mateusz Morawiecki following parliamentary elections. On December 11, the Prime Minister would present a motion to the Sejm seeking confidence for the government; if the coalition fails to secure a majority, the Sejm would shift the process to elect the prime minister and form a new government. The coalition of Poland 2050, the coalition of the other two groups, and the coalition parties holds a majority, and Donald Tusk is positioned as the leading candidate for prime minister.
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