“It will be a completely new Council of Ministers,” announced government spokesman Adam Szłapka, heralding the long-anticipated reshuffle of Donald Tusk’s cabinet. However, the leaked details about the new government composition paint a picture that calls into question just how revolutionary the changes really are. Instead of a new quality, we’re getting an internal reshuffling of coalition forces and a few new names – many of whom are already familiar from behind-the-scenes roles – alongside some cosmetic structural tweaks. It’s more of a facelift than a true overhaul.
The main points of this “fresh start” include the promotion of Radosław Sikorski to Deputy Prime Minister, the merger of the finance and economy ministries, and several personnel changes that leave the core of the current administration largely untouched.
Key Changes: Sikorski’s Promotion and a Finance Superministry
The most prominent change is the appointment of Radosław Sikorski as Deputy Prime Minister, while he retains his post as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
According to Speaker of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia, this is meant to strengthen Poland’s negotiating position on the international stage. Sikorski will now join the current deputy prime ministers: Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Krzysztof Gawkowski.
Another significant shift is the consolidation of the finance and economy ministries under the leadership of Andrzej Domański. In the government sworn in back in December 2023, there had been a separate Ministry of Development and Technology headed by Krzysztof Hetman from the PSL. Now, its economic responsibilities will be absorbed by Minister Domański, creating a powerful new ministry responsible for the entire spectrum of the state’s economic policy.
New Ministers—But a New Direction?
The list of new ministers consists largely of figures already active in politics, many of whom previously served as deputy ministers or held party roles.
- Minister of Justice – Waldemar Żurek: A judge from the Kraków District Court, known for his vocal criticism of the previous government’s judiciary reforms and active participation in political protests. He was a member and spokesperson of the National Council of the Judiciary. His appointment signals an even more radical turn in the government’s prosecutorial agenda.
- Minister of State Assets – Wojciech Balczun: A manager and musician who previously led PKP Cargo (2008–2013) and Ukrainian Railways (2016–2017). He holds degrees in political science and an MBA. In 2025, he became President of the Industrial Development Agency (ARP S.A.).
- Minister of Sport – Jakub Rutnicki: A long-serving MP from the Civic Platform (PO), in parliament since 2005. He holds a degree in political science.
- Minister of Science and Higher Education – Marcin Kulasek: A doctor of agricultural sciences and former Secretary of State in the Ministry of State Assets. As a Left (Lewica) MP, he sat on the education and science committee.
- Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development – Stefan Krajewski: A PSL politician and political science graduate, with postgraduate studies in EU agricultural policy. Until now, he served as Secretary of State in this very ministry.
- Minister of Energy – Miłosz Motyka: Spokesperson for the PSL and former Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Climate and Environment. He holds a degree in environmental engineering.
- Minister of Culture and National Heritage – Aleksandra Leo: A lawyer and MP from the Poland 2050 party. She previously worked in the Chancellery of President Bronisław Komorowski.
- Minister of Health – Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda: A legal advisor, President of the Board of Pomeranian Hospitals Ltd., and university lecturer.
Full List of Ministers:
- Prime Minister – Donald Tusk
- Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence – Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
- Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Affairs – Krzysztof Gawkowski
- Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs – Radosław Sikorski
- Minister of Finance and Economy – Andrzej Domański
- Minister of the Interior and Administration – Marcin Kierwiński
- Minister of Justice – Waldemar Żurek
- Minister of State Assets – Wojciech Balczun
- Minister of Sport – Jakub Rutnicki
- Minister of Science and Higher Education – Marcin Kulasek
- Minister of Energy – Miłosz Motyka
- Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development – Stefan Krajewski
- Minister of Education – Barbara Nowacka
- Minister of Health – Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda
- Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy – Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk
- Minister of Infrastructure – Dariusz Klimczak
- Minister of Climate and Environment – Paulina Hennig-Kloska
- Minister of Funds and Regional Policy – Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz
- Minister of Culture and National Heritage – Aleksandra Leo
- Minister, Member of the Council of Ministers, Coordinator of Special Services – Tomasz Siemoniak
- Minister, Member of the Council of Ministers – Maciej Berek