On Dec 23, Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański answered TVN24’s Anita Werner about his Christmas spending, prices of butter, political jabs, and the 2026 budget.
Holiday Spending Revealed
During TVN24’s program “Fakty po Faktach” on Tuesday, Dec 23, host Anita Werner asked Finance Minister Andrzej Domański how much he had spent on this year’s Christmas. Domański replied that he had spent roughly 700 zloty and promised to cut further spending because he would not be working on Christmas Eve. He added that he shared the costs with his wife.
When asked about butter prices, Domański said a slice costs around 8 zloty, noting that prices vary among butter types. Werner agreed his estimate was accurate, comparing it to last year when a slab of butter cost 10 zloty.
Butter Price Talk
Domański explained that in a functioning economy some goods become cheaper while others rise in price, citing butter, carp, and other Christmas staples as cheaper and other goods as more expensive. He also highlighted the importance of lower fuel prices, as these affect overall economic costs.
Political Critique of Kaczyński
When questioned about PiS President Jarosław Kaczyński’s accusation that citizens will have to curb holiday spending due to rising living costs, Domański dismissed Kaczyński as detached from reality, stating there was no doubt about the president’s disconnect.
2026 Budget Overhaul
On Dec 5, the Sejm passed the 2026 budget bill, projecting state revenue of almost 650 billion zloty and expenditures of nearly 920 billion zloty, creating a deficit of approximately 272 billion zloty.
The bill will need a fresh vote because the Senate last week approved amendments. Sixty-three senators attended, with 59 votes in favor, 26 against, and four abstentions.
