About me – Piotr Müller

Piotr Müller

Member of the European Parliament from poland

Piotr Müller was born and raised in Słupsk. He is proud of his roots in Pomerania and takes great pride in representing the region in politics. For many years, he has been actively working towards the continuous development of the area, and he remains committed to continuing this work in the future.

A lawyer, he completed his law studies at the University of Warsaw.
In June 2024, he was elected to the European Parliament.
From 2019 to 2023, during some of the most significant global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of war in Ukraine, he served as the government spokesperson for Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and as Secretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
From December 2018 to June 2024, he represented Pomerania as a Member of the Polish Parliament (Sejm) during its 8th, 9th, and 10th terms.
From 2018 to June 2019, he served as the Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, responsible for the largest reform of science and higher education in Poland since 1989, known as the "Constitution for Science." He also coordinated tasks related to higher education, including overseeing universities.
Listed as one of the 50 most influential lawyers in Poland for two consecutive years by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

International Engagement

Throughout my time in the Government of the Republic of Poland, I had the privilege of working closely with leaders and diplomats from various countries. Whether through high-level meetings or international collaborations, foreign affairs have been a central part of my diplomatic journey.

Cooperation with Representatives from Around the World

My role as the Government Spokesperson allowed me to engage in crucial dialogues at significant international events. I was actively involved in meetings both within Poland and across the globe, building strong relationships with global leaders and representatives.

Ukraine

Visits to a Country at War

I have visited Ukraine several times. One of my most significant visits was to Kyiv, less than a month after the outbreak of the war. Along with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša, we traveled to Kyiv to show our support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people. This was not my only visit to Ukraine since the war began, but it was undoubtedly the most significant.

Brussels

European Council Meetings

As the government spokesperson, I frequently accompanied Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to European Council meetings in Brussels. I organized press briefings there for both national and international media.

United States of America

Cooperation with the USA

In my role as the Spokesperson for the Government of the Republic of Poland, I had the honor of participating in key meetings with representatives of the United States administration. These included meetings with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and various secretaries in their administration, as well as former U.S. leaders such as Bill Clinton.

Family

I am proud to be from Pomerania!

I was born in Słupsk. My father is from Gdańsk, my grandfather from Kashubia, and my wife from the Sztum district. This is where my family is, and this is where my roots are.

I owe my upbringing in conservative values to my parents. They always taught me that hard work leads to success, and failures can be turned into victories. My mother, warm and caring, instilled in me sensitivity to the needs of others. Meanwhile, my father is my role model for determination and perseverance.

My father, Edward Müller, was a political prisoner during the communist era in Poland. He was the leader of the underground structures of the “Solidarity” movement in Central Pomerania, later becoming the Chairman of the Słupsk Region’s Solidarity Board and a member of the National Commission. He also served as a Member of Parliament during the 10th term (1989-1991) representing the Civic Parliamentary Club and the 1st term (1991-1993) representing Solidarity. He was awarded the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by President Lech Kaczyński for his outstanding contributions to Poland’s democratic transformation.

The Story of One "ü" – The Origin of My Surname

Every family has its own story, and my “ü” has been part of the Müller family in Poland for many generations.

To tell this story, we need to go back to the time of King Stanisław August Poniatowski. Around 250 years ago, my great-great… grandfather settled in what later became the Meducha commune, in the Stanisławów Voivodeship of the Second Polish Republic. It was he who connected the fate of the Müller family with Poland.

In the backdrop of major historical events—partitions, regained independence, the joy of a free Poland, and the horrors of war—my grandfather Józef served in the Polish Army, was interned in Hungary, and became a forced laborer in the Third Reich. After the war, he worked at the Gdańsk Shipyard during the difficult times of the People’s Republic of Poland. Today, we once again enjoy a free and sovereign Poland.

Despite the turbulent history of our country, our family name, including the “ü,” has remained unchanged, accompanying us through the generations.

Hobbies

Although working for society is my passion, over the past few years, I’ve also learned to dedicate time to my loved ones and to my own health.