Major Developments in Polish Politics

Szymon Hołownia chosen as the new Marshal of the Sejm

Szymon Hołownia has been elected as the new Marshal of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish Parliament. Hołownia, a joint candidate of the Civic Coalition, the Third Way, and the New Left, received 265 votes in favor and will hold the office until November 13, 2025. In his inaugural speech, Hołownia announced several changes for the Sejm, including a focus on "patria" (homeland) rather than "partia" (party) and the removal of police barriers from the Sejm building. Read more

Barriers in front of the Sejm will finally be removed

Barriers that have been placed in front of the Sejm (Polish Parliament) since 2016 have been dismantled by activists and citizens. The new Marshal of the Sejm, Szymon Hołownia, announced that the barriers would be removed, stating that after seven years, it was time for a change. Read more

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has submitted his resignation

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has submitted his resignation during the first session of the new Sejm. He summarized the achievements of his government and apologized for any mistakes. He also proposed a new coalition to address Polish issues and invi...

Poland News - Sunday, November 26th 2023

Barriers removed from Prime Minister's Chancellery in Warsaw

• The barriers that previously surrounded the Prime Minister's Chancellery in Warsaw have been removed, following the dismantling of similar fencing outside the Sejm (Parliament) and the Constitutional Tribunal. These barriers were seen as symbols of the ruling Law and Justice party, and their removal suggests a change in the political atmosphere. Read more

Swearing-in of Mateusz Morawiecki's government scheduled for Monday

• The swearing-in ceremony for Mateusz Morawiecki's new government is planned for Monday at 4:30 PM. President Andrzej Duda will officially appoint him as the Prime Minister. Despite the appointment, it is unlikely that Morawiecki's government will receive a vote of confidence in the new parliament, as opposition parties, including the Civic Coalition, Third Way, and the Left, have already signed a coalition agreement and plan to nominate Donald Tusk as their candidate for prime minister. Read more