Donald Tusk has concentrated all energy decisions in one hand

• The government reconstruction brought major changes to the structure of the ministries responsible for energy.
• Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the establishment of a new Ministry of Energy, headed by Miłosz Motyka – the former Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment, responsible for electricity and renewable energy sources.
• During the last European Economic Congress, Miłosz Motyka presented his vision of transformation, combining regulatory pragmatism, investment ambitions and a strong grounding in social realities.

- The new Ministry of Energy, headed by Miłosz Motyka, will decide on issues that were previously partially the responsibility of the Minister of Climate and Environment and the Minister of Industry - announced Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

New structure and new political mandate

" The Ministry of Industry and the Energy Department will be consolidated under one roof . I also guarantee the new Minister of Energy's full cooperation with my current partners who have been involved in energy issues," the Prime Minister emphasized during the conference.

He explained that the decision to establish a new ministry is primarily intended to streamline the management of the energy transition and consolidate previously dispersed responsibilities. "To prevent these decisions from being scattered across various locations – whether it's nuclear energy, future energy, SMRs, or energy regulations. All of this must be at one center, " the Prime Minister emphasized.

From Deputy Minister of Climate to Head of the Ministry of Energy

As Deputy Minister of Climate, Miłosz Motyka was responsible for the most critical areas of the energy transition – from electricity to renewable energy sources. He co-authored, among other things, the capacity market reform, introducing support mechanisms for coal-fired power plants. Today, as Minister of Energy, he has a much broader task: to establish a new architecture for Polish energy policy for the coming years – one that is stable, predictable, and ready for the challenges of transformation.

Challenges at the start

For the new minister, taking over the ministry is not only a promotion but also a huge responsibility – with just over two years left in his term, the list of priorities is long. Among the most urgent tasks is preparing a new version of the capacity market – the last main auction in its current form will take place in December 2025, with capacity delivered in 2030. Simultaneously, mechanisms for financing coal-fired power generation after 2028 must be developed, when some power plants will be excluded from the capacity market and may not survive without support. The minister will also be responsible for finalizing work on amending the Offshore Act and the Energy Law, including regulations regarding grid connections.

Strong accents at EEC 2025

During the European Economic Congress (EEC) , during the session titled "Recommendations. Energy and Transformation. Industry for Security," Miłosz Motyka presented his vision of transformation and said: " The transformation in Poland began from the bottom up – with an impulse from citizens – but the law couldn't keep up. That's why we're now catching up. We're amending the Capacity Market Act, the Energy Law, and the regulations on connections, and expanding the possibilities of cable pooling."

Motyka also emphasized the role of local communities and local governments as key participants in the new energy model : - Today we need to change the way we think about energy balancing – more responsibility should rest at the local level.

Transformation pays off – you just have to be able to say it

The minister's speech also made a strong statement on the issue of disinformation and building public trust in the energy transition. "A false belief is perpetuating in the public sphere that renewable energy sources are expensive and dangerous. However, this is not true – the transition is profitable . If we lose the fight for public awareness, we will be moving not towards economics, but towards an ideology that could be harmful to the environment and health," he warned.

He also identified three strategic pillars of energy security: limiting Russia's influence in the region, a close alliance with the United States, and developing the defense and energy industries within the European Union. "The EU is not just a trade zone, but a community that guarantees peace," he said.

Practical priorities: warehouses, dispatch blocks, tariffs

Motyka announced the continuation of the capacity market until 2030 and preparations for its transformation in consultation with the European Commission . Investments in energy storage facilities, which are intended to stabilize the system , are also a priority. "Our goal is to guarantee continuity of supply – this is a necessary condition for business competitiveness," he stated.

He also emphasized the importance of tariff mechanisms as a regulatory tool. The recent amendment to the law provides an incentive for businesses to ensure their tariff proposals reflect market realities – both upwards and downwards.

During the ECE, Minister Motyka clearly emphasized that Poland does not need to copy Western solutions . "Just as we bypassed checks and went straight to online banking, we can now focus on local balancing, flexibility, and storage. Other countries will follow our example."

We discuss the energy transition, business expectations in this area, and the challenges it poses in more detail in the CIS and CIS Economic Trends report, " How to Change the Polish Energy Sector? Transformation, Investments, and the Market."