Poland’s Sejm is set to vote on a motion to dismiss Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska, with the ruling coalition divided on the issue.
PSL, Left, and Center to Reject Dismissal Motion
Clubs representing the Polish People’s Party (PSL), the Left, and the Center have announced their intention to vote against the motion to dismiss Paulina Hennig-Kloska from her position as Minister of Climate and Environment.
Representatives from the Confederation and parliamentary groups also voiced support for the motion.
Polska 2050 has not yet declared its position.
Debate in the Sejm
The Sejm is currently debating the motion to dismiss Minister Hennig-Kloska.
PSL and Left Oppose Dismissal
Andrzej Grzyb, representing the PSL club, stated that his group will vote against the motion, emphasizing that government composition is a coalition decision and the Prime Minister determines ministerial appointments.
Arkadiusz Sikora of the Left argued that the dismissal motion lacks factual basis, highlighting progress made in energy prices compared to 2023, with average electricity prices decreasing from 533 zł in 2023 to 424 zł in 2024 and projected at 450 zł in 2025.
Confederation Supports Dismissal
Witold Tumanowicz of the Confederation announced his club’s support for the motion, warning that maintaining Hennig-Kloska in office would betray foresters and hunters.
Center Argues Against Dismissal
Ryszard Petru from the Center club asserted that voting for the dismissal would jeopardize Poland’s energy strength, security, and independence in favor of ideology.
Polska 2050’s Position
Bożenna Hołownia, representing Polska 2050, did not disclose her group’s voting stance, though party leader Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz previously indicated they would vote against the motion.
Other Groups’ Stances
Representatives from other parliamentary groups (Razem, Direct Democracy, Confederation Korony Polskiej) announced their support for Hennig-Kloska’s dismissal.
