Council of Ministers Meets on July 21, 2026: Doctor Pay Caps, Excise Duty, and Bills

Chaired by Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Council of Ministers debated a legislative reform package covering healthcare earnings, excise taxes, and business deregulation.

Healthcare Reform: Upper Earning Limit and E-Queue

The government listened to a briefing by Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda on the status of work regarding the package of changes in the public healthcare system, with the most important announced solutions including earnings regulations.

Higher Excise Duty on E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices

A draft amendment to the excise duty act, prepared by the Ministry of Finance, assumes the raising of tax rates on innovative products and devices.

Income Tax Deregulation (PIT and CIT)

The draft amendment to the PIT and CIT acts introduces formal simplifications for entrepreneurs.

Digitalization of Procedures in Goods and Services Tax (VAT)

The draft amendment to the VAT act aims to streamline and computerize settlements.

Free e-Register in Primary Schools

The proposed amendment to the Education Law assumes the creation of a uniform, nationwide digital system for education.

Law on the System of Common Courts: Judges’ Service After Age 65

The first of the Ministry of Justice drafts concerns changes to the judiciary structure.

The second Ministry of Justice draft introduces improvements to the course of court trials.

Transposition of EU Directive in the Water Law

The draft amendment to the Water Law implements European Commission requirements regarding bathing water quality.

Strengthening Security: Special Event Status

The MSWiA draft concerning the amendment to the anti-terrorism actions act introduces new protection tools.

Special Act for the 26th World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Gdańsk

The government considered a draft act regulating the organization of the international youth gathering.