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.
Experience
Education
He graduated from the Adam Mickiewicz II High School in Słupsk, where he was recognized as the top student of his graduating class.
Chairman of the Student Government at the University of Warsaw
During his studies, he was actively involved in student government activities. He was elected Chairman of the Student Government at the University of Warsaw, a position he held for two years. It was here that he gained his first experiences as a representative of the student community.
Chairman of the Students' Parliament of the Republic of Poland (PSRP)
Delegations from universities across the country elected him as Chairman of the Students' Parliament of the Republic of Poland (PSRP), the statutory organization representing all students in Poland. He acknowledges that this period of his life brought him invaluable experience, but most importantly, it also led to many new acquaintances and friendships.
Collaboration with the IT Industry
For several years, he collaborated with the IT industry on various technology projects, with a particular focus on legal issues related to digital products and services.
Higher education
He is a graduate of law studies at the University of Warsaw, where he achieved a very good result. He pursued his studies within the prestigious individual interdisciplinary program at the College of Interdisciplinary Individual Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. His coursework included classes at the Faculty of Law and Administration, as well as at the Institute of Political Science, Institute of International Relations, Institute of European Studies, College of Liberal Arts, and the Institute of Applied Social Sciences.
Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education
In January 2018, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education. He had already been involved with the ministry since 2015, serving as an advisor, a member of the legislative team, and later as Director of the Minister's Office.
Member of the Polish Parliament, 8th Term
In December 2018, he joined the ranks of Parliamentarians and took his first oath as a Member of the Polish Parliament (Sejm). He remained in this honorable position continuously until his election to the European Parliament.
Government Spokesperson of the Republic of Poland
In June 2019, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki appointed him as Secretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister and as the government spokesperson. He held this position until December 2023. During his tenure, he served as the government's spokesperson during some of the most challenging times Poland faced in recent years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy crisis, and the war in Ukraine.
Member of the Polish Parliament, 9th Term
In October 2019, voters from Pomerania elected him to represent them in the Polish Parliament (Sejm).
Chairman of the National Council of the Lech Kaczyński National School of Public Administration
In November 2021, he was appointed Chairman of the National Council of the Lech Kaczyński National School of Public Administration (KSAP). The mission of KSAP is to educate and prepare civil servants and senior officials for public service in the administration.
Chairman of the Regional Board of the Law and Justice party in the Pomeranian Voivodeship
In November 2023, Jarosław Kaczyński officially appointed him as Chairman of the Regional Board of the Law and Justice party in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Member of the Polish Parliament, 10th Term
On October 15, 2023, voters once again placed their trust in him, electing him as a Member of the Polish Parliament (Sejm) for the 10th term. He received the highest number of votes among Law and Justice candidates in the Słupsk-Gdynia district. He served in this role until his election to the European Parliament.
Member of the European Parliament
The residents of the Pomeranian Voivodeship elected him as their representative in the European Parliament. In the European Parliament, he is active within the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group. He was also elected as the spokesperson for the Polish delegation within the ECR.
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.
- Table tennis and cycling
- Astronomy
- New technologies and cybersecurity