The Polish Sejm will vote Thursday on motions of no confidence for Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska and Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grendy, testing coalition unity.
Votes of No Confidence for Climate and Health Ministers
A vote will be held on Thursday, April 30th, regarding the motion to dismiss Paulina Hennig-Kloska, which was submitted to the Sejm at the end of March. Approximately 100 deputies, primarily from Konfederacja and PiS, signed the motion, criticizing the Minister of Climate for a lack of action to mitigate the negative effects of EU climate policy on Poland, particularly concerning the ETS system.
The opposition also points to chaos surrounding the “Clean Air” program, neglect in preparing the energy and forestry sectors for the 2025/26 heating season, and attempts to base energy sovereignty on renewable energy sources.
Premier Tusk Frames Vote as Coalition Test
Prime Minister Donald Tusk previously announced that the vote on the no-confidence motion for the Minister of Climate would be a test of coalition loyalty and solidarity.
No-Confidence Motion for Health Minister
The Sejm will also address a motion to dismiss Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grendy on Thursday. PiS deputies, among others, support her dismissal, assessing that the situation in healthcare is deteriorating.
The motion accuses the head of the ministry of failing to present a coherent strategy for repairing the system. The document also points to cuts in the budget of the National Health Fund. According to recent estimates, the budget gap in the NFZ for 2026, projected at 221 billion złoty, reaches 18 billion złoty. Since April 1st, the NFZ has limited funding for some diagnostic tests, expected to save 625 million złoty in 2026.
Poland 2050’s Position Remains Uncertain
The greatest uncertainty lies in the vote of Poland 2050 regarding the no-confidence motion against Paulina Hennig-Kloska. Media reports suggest she has limited support within the ruling coalition. Poland 2050, where Hennig-Kloska previously served and sought leadership, may vote against her.
Efforts to Secure Support from Coalition Partners
The party led by Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz sent invitations to both threatened politicians for a meeting with parliamentarians, aiming to convince coalition members that it is worthwhile to keep them in their positions. Sobierańska-Grenda accepted the invitation, while Hennig-Kloska declined.
Other Parliamentary Business
The Sejm will also consider the immunity of Macierewicz and the rights of students. On Wednesday evening, the Sejm will review the report of the commission regarding the prosecutor’s request for consent to prosecute PiS MP Antoni Macierewicz. The Regulatory Commission recommends lifting his immunity.
On Tuesday, the first reading of a major government bill amending the Education Law will take place. It includes provisions for enshrining the rights and obligations of students directly into the law, statutory rights to shape one’s appearance, and the establishment of a National Student Rights Ombudsman. The agenda also includes projects concerning Tax Ordinance, deadlines for submitting the Unified Control File, public order service aviation, guardianship, and artificial intelligence.
