A 2015 minimum wage in Poland could buy 107 kilograms of a favorite pork chop in a shop when a particular prime minister served, but the same shop now allows for 180 kilograms. Piotr Müller, the government spokesperson, addressed a public recording on social media featuring Donald Tusk, the former prime minister and leader of the PO party.
The government spokesperson targets Tusk and his government
In a recording shared on social media on a Friday morning, Müller spoke to the former prime minister and PO leader.
To the Twitter post from the former prime minister, Müller replied with a pointed message.
The spokesperson noted that during the pandemic and its consequences, actions and silence from the leadership were widely observed worldwide.
Key figures were cited: in 2015 the minimum wage stood at PLN 1,286, rising to PLN 2,709 today. The old‑age pension in 2015 was PLN 757, now PLN 1,445, and combined with the 13th and 14th pensions reaches PLN 1,635. The minimum hourly wage has seen a notable shift from the past to today, rising to PLN 22.80. Tax changes were highlighted, with income tax rates and PIT adjustments contrasted between then and now.
The government spokesperson offered these points as context for economic policy changes.
“Your favorite pork chop”
Müller also referenced a recording that Tusk shared on Twitter earlier in the week. In that clip, the PO leader drew attention to rising food costs, including pork loin.
“My beloved pork chop” was noted, with a reference to the time under PO and PSL governance when the price was 11.99 per kilogram, and today it nears PLN 21 for the same product.
Thus the dialogue returned to a central theme of price changes observed by Polish households.
Finally Muller remarked to Tusk about the purchasing power of a journalist’s salary in 2015 compared with today. He stated that in 2015 the salary could buy about 107 kilograms of the targeted pork chop, while today the same amount would require nearly 180 kilograms in the same store. This assertion was presented as a measure of how cost and income dynamics have shifted over time.
The remarks were tied to ongoing public debates about cost of living and policy responses. Commentary circulated about the effectiveness of leadership during difficult times, with some responses described as surprising or provocative. Opinions circulated about how perceptions and messaging shape public understanding of price movements and political responsibility. The conversation also touched on how different political factions are perceived to handle economic pressures.
Related discussions reflected on European-wide price challenges, with observers noting that several countries face high food costs and the question of what action is being taken by various leaders. The broader debate highlighted how economic signals, such as wages and prices, influence public sentiment toward governance. The public discourse included reactions that ranged from skepticism about planning to accusations of manipulation, with some commentators drawing contrasts between party positions and actual policy outcomes. The conversation also included observations about media coverage and the role of social platforms in shaping political narratives.
Attributions for the material are credited to public broadcasts and social media posts, with coverage attributed to multiple outlets in the regional press. Source material is noted as coming from public reports and commentary in the Polish press ecosystem.