Projected Sejm Maintenance Costs in 2025 and Budget Pressures
In 2025, the upkeep of the Sejm and its operations is projected to cost taxpayers PLN 849.6 million. This figure appears in the draft budget of the Chancellery of the Sejm, accessed by the outlet, and prepared by teams reporting to Marshal Szymon Hołownia under the administration of the political formation PL2050-TD.
Reports indicate that 2025 will bring the highest recorded expense for maintaining the Sejm and its members. The publication notes that the cost has never stood at such a high level in recent memory.
Observers point out that before the current government took office, the agency’s budget rarely exceeded half a billion PLN. The 2023 budget stood at PLN 683.2 million, rising to PLN 765.3 million in the current year. The draft for next year projects a further rise of PLN 84.3 million.
Budget Drivers: Wages, EU Presidency, and Administrative Adjustments
The draft reveals several factors beyond the Sejm’s direct control. One major item is a planned 4.1 percent salary adjustment set for the entire budget. Reports describe this as more of an inflation-linked adjustment than a traditional wage increase.
The salary change itself does not apply to MPs, yet the plan includes a 4.1 percent uplift for related staff costs. Other rising expenses include funds for running offices of political clubs and groups within the Sejm, as well as lump sums for offices created in certain districts. This structure makes it possible to raise compensation for personnel serving these offices. The draft also calls for a separate allocation to clubs to hire new staff tasked with evaluating the impact of proposed laws, a staffing requirement tied to amendments currently under consideration in Sejm regulations.
Another major budget factor is Poland’s role as the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025. The budget council estimates put this at PLN 8.3 million. In addition, current costs are expected to rise by PLN 25.3 million, representing a 23.4 percent increase. Within this category the draft notes continued facade renovations of the Sejm building, valued at PLN 12.3 million.
Significant upward pressure also appears in the line item for the Marshal’s Guard. The plan calls for nearly PLN 1.2 million in new equipment purchases, a rise of about 37 percent from the current year. Planned acquisitions include weapons and ammunition, digital radios, tasers with cartridges, and other security measures.
Asset Purchases and Infrastructure Projects
For the upcoming year, the plan includes the procurement of vehicles totaling PLN 2.1 million, including a bus. In addition, PLN 6.5 million is earmarked for a building project aimed at biochemical control of shipments. The document highlights that several essential systems are to be rolled out next year, including electronic document management to streamline workflows.
Questions remain about how the coalition and the Marshal will address voters about these figures. The record shows a record number of government members, prompting questions about accountability and communication with the public. Critics and supporters alike are watching how explanations will be framed as this budget unfolds.
Further reading is available on related political coverage and parliamentary inquiries. The focus remains on how the administration will respond to ongoing questions regarding the cost and efficiency of government operations. [Citation: wPolityce] The discussion continues in public outlets and among policy analysts who track shifts in budget priorities and administrative practices. [Citation: Public Policy Desk]
Source: wPolityce