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Polish conservative leader: ‘minor’ gov’t reshuffle possible in November

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Grzegorz Siwicki 25.09.2017 11:30
Poland’s government may undergo a “minor” reshuffle in November, the country’s conservative leader has suggested.
Jarosław Kaczyński (centre). Photo: PAP/Marcin ObaraJarosław Kaczyński (centre). Photo: PAP/Marcin Obara

In an interview for Sieci Prawdy weekly, Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of the ruling conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party, said: “In November, after two years [in power], we will evaluate the whole government and then make decisions."

"A reshuffle can be understood to mean three things: first, some minor change, and I think such changes are possible; second, a major change within the government, and that is difficult to judge at this point; and third, a change of the entire government together with the prime minister," Kaczyński said when asked about media speculation on the matter.

He added: “For now, looking at the overall results, I can say things are looking good."

He cautioned, however, that his party must continue to "work hard" even though it is far ahead of the opposition in the polls.

“If we do not work hard, but sit back and take it easy, then we may not win the next election,” he warned.

According to Kaczyński, Poland’s conservative government has shown that "pro-social policies can actually improve the lives of several million children without causing the state to go bankrupt because of this."

"Just the opposite: the economy is doing very well," he said.

He was referring to his party’s flagship 500-plus child benefit programme, which aims to ease the burdens of child-rearing by giving families with two or more children a handout of PLN 500 (USD 140, EUR 117) a month per child. Poorer families receive the allowance even if they have just one child.

(gs/pk)

Source: PAP, IAR

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