Bieńkowska confirmed as commissioner candidate

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Elżbieta Bieńkowska has been officially confirmed as Poland’s candidate for EU commissioner. According to sources quoted by Polish media, Bieńkowska is likely to assume duties related to economic issues, possibly the EU’s internal market, in the European Commission. The deputy PM is flying to Brussels on Thursday to talk to president-elect of the EC, Jean-Claude Juncker. Government spokesperson Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska said on Wednesday that Bieńkowska’s successor would be chosen by Poland’s new prime minister. A new PM is expected to be announced before the end of September.