The government goes on the hunt for a new Treasury Minister

Meanwhile Prime Minister Kazimierz Marcnkiewicz announced that he already has a name of the successor, but will not reveal it. "The person will be a good minister. Most of the policies which were pursued over the past two months will be continued," said Marcinkiewicz. The Government Information Center stated yesterday evening that the duties of the Treasury Minister will be temporarily handled directly by the PM. It was revealed that Marcinkiewicz is looking for someone from outside of Law and Justice (PiS) and the first candidate was prof. Krzysztof Opolski, who is one of four economic advisers to the PM. However, according to unofficial information he rejected the offer. Another potential candidate is Jacek Bachalski, a Civic Platform (PO) Senator, who most probable would not be allowed to take the post by his party. Yesterday the Prime Minister also dismissed Deputy Treasury Minister Michał Stępniewiski. This decision was not connected with the affair of Andrzej Mikosz. (Parkiet, p. 8; Puls Biznesu, p. 6) A.K.