Speaking to reporters on Friday, Tusk announced plans to consolidate ministries for greater efficiency.
He told a news conference that while individual appointments "have yet to be discussed," the reshuffle would focus on improving the government’s functionality, including merging certain ministries.
He specifically cited the energy sector as an area in need of streamlined oversight.
“I don’t want to talk to five different ministers about energy,” Tusk said. “That responsibility should be in one pair of hands, with clear accountability and authority.”
The prime minister criticised the previous Law and Justice (PiS) government for what he called a fragmented approach to managing key issues such as energy, handled across multiple ministries and agencies.
Tusk told reporters that the restructuring is not about singling out underperforming ministers. Instead, it is aimed at building a more dynamic and effective Cabinet in agreement with his coalition partners, he said.
“This is not about saying someone failed or didn’t perform," Tusk said. “It’s about creating a new government structure that allows for greater momentum and operational capacity.”
Pressed about who might be affected by the reshuffle, Tusk replied: “We’re not discussing names yet, but I can say this with full conviction—and I hope no one takes offense—no one should sleep easy.”
He added that the priority is to prepare the entire coalition to adopt a more efficient model of governance that moves beyond party quotas and focuses on delivering results.
“This isn’t about parties feeling satisfied,” he said. “It’s about ensuring the government works as effectively as possible.”
The planned reshuffle comes after the ruling Civic Coalition failed to win the presidency in a recent election—a setback that could hinder Tusk's pro-European agenda over the remaining two and a half years of his government's term.
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Source: IAR, PAP