Assumption of office by the Prime Minister elected by the Sejm pursuant to Article 154 para. 3 of the Polish Constitution Cover Image

Objęcie urzędu przez Prezesa Rady Ministrów wybranego przez Sejm w trybie art. 154 ust. 3 Konstytucji RP
Assumption of office by the Prime Minister elected by the Sejm pursuant to Article 154 para. 3 of the Polish Constitution

Author(s): Michal Bernaczyk
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Council of Ministers; Prime Minister; the Sejm; Constitution; President; executive power

Summary/Abstract: This opinion aims to answer the question regarding the beginning of the operation of the newly elected “parliamentary” Council of Ministers under Article 154 para. 3 of the Polish Constitution. The scope of competences of the President of the Republic in the process of appointing the Council of Ministers under the emergency procedure is analyzed in detail. The author’s position is that the President is obliged to immediately take the oath of office from the newly elected Prime Minister and Ministers and issue a decision on the appointment of the Council of Ministers consistent with the contents of the Sejm’s resolution on the election of the Prime Minister and of the Council of Ministers.

  • Issue Year: 81/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 148-155
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish
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