In a recent broadcast, Marlena Maląg, the minister responsible for family and social policy, described the new Polish government as comprised of top experts who aim to fulfill their mission within a two-week window. She echoed Jarosław Kaczyński, president of Law and Justice, who told PAP that the prime ministerial plan to present an expert political government reflected his own view about governance during this transition.
There is a clear desire for fresh faces.
Maląg: PiS must continue leading, but not alone
Maląg stressed in the PAP Studio that with 7.6 million votes, PiS should lead but without a standalone administration, since independence needs a broad base. The aim is to assemble a parliamentary majority strong enough for the prime minister to secure support in the Sejm.
PiS holds 194 seats, which falls short of the required 231, so the party must seek partners. The plan, shaped by the key figures behind these changes, President Jarosław Kaczyński and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, is a responsible path forward for Poland.
She assessed the approach as a careful strategy rather than a simple reshuffle.
A government of experts
When asked about the makeup of the new cabinet, Maląg noted that every minister, including those currently serving, is an expert in their field. She suggested the term “expert governance” could be understood in several ways, with a focus on delivering results in a concise timeframe of two weeks.
The concept may span more than just technical credentials; it could include parliamentarians who sit in the Sejm but were not previously in government. The idea is to form a government that transcends party lines and traditional politics, embracing broad and inclusive governance.
PiS emphasizes the obligation to demonstrate that a new government will be formed and will indeed gain a vote of confidence. The minister noted that if the appointed government does not win parliament’s support, PiS will monitor Poland’s direction closely.
She expressed concern that Polish families should not be left behind, warning against reopening debates over benefits.
Today’s inauguration and future composition
At 4:30 PM today, President Andrzej Duda is set to swear in the Morawiecki government in the Presidential Palace’s Column Hall. In an interview with the portal Salon24.pl, the prime minister indicated the new cabinet will be considerably smaller and will include a notable number of women, reinforcing a blend of political and expert governance.
The government formation is expected to reflect a balance between political leadership and technical proficiency. On the day of the first Sejm session in the new term, the president accepted the resignation of the current Council of Ministers and subsequently appointed Morawiecki as prime minister. The president will appoint the rest of the cabinet and take the oath within a 14-day window, followed by a 14-day period in which the prime minister presents an exposé and seeks a vote of confidence.
Constitutional rules allow the Sejm to initiate government formation if a cabinet fails to be elected at the initial step. A candidate for prime minister can be proposed by a group of at least 46 deputies, and the Sejm must elect the prime minister by a majority vote in the presence of at least half of the legal deputies.
In the most recent Sejm elections, PiS won 194 seats, still short of a ruling majority. The coalition landscape also included KO with 157 seats, Trzecia Droga with 65 seats, New Left with 26, and Konfederacja with 18.
For readers tracking developments, the transition is unfolding with ongoing updates from Polish political observers and analysts. (Source: wPolityce, cited for context on ongoing government formation discussions.)