Polish finance minister Andrzej Domański rejected Jarosław Kaczyński’s assertion of a public financial crisis, calling the Law and Justice leader “extremely unbelievable” during a TV interview on Oct. 24.
Finance Minister Challenges Kaczyński’s Crisis Claim
During a TV24 interview, Finance Minister Andrzej Domański denied that Poland’s public finances are in crisis, stating “There is no crisis in public finances.” He accused then‑prime minister Jarosław Kaczyński of being “extremely unbelievable,” arguing that the ruling party’s promises of large‑scale programmes and proposals worth hundreds of billions of zlotys contradict the statements about deficits and debt.
Kaczyński’s Statement on Public Finance
At a PiS programme convention in Katowice on 24 October, Kaczyński declared that the country faces a “very severe crisis” in public finances, warning of a looming macroeconomic downturn and rising unemployment. He emphasised that the government’s priority should be the repair of public finances and that social policy must be grounded in economic recovery.
Domański on Teacher Pay
In the same interview, Domański clarified that teachers would receive a 30 % pay rise, introduced a “grandmother allowance” and an in‑vitro programme, and confirmed that budget allocations for “extra‑hour” pay would be made available. He asserted that controversies around additional hour remuneration will be resolved, noting that teacher unions had raised payment issues after the reforms were enacted.
