Poland's Minister of Culture, Marta Cienkowska, has officially terminated the co-management agreement with the Masovian local government concerning the Adam Mickiewicz Literature Museum in Warsaw. This decision comes as a strong response to the appointment of Beata Pawelec, a politician from the Civic Coalition (KO), as the director of the institution, which the ministry did not approve. The termination of this agreement will mean that from January 1, 2027, the museum will solely be a cultural institution run by the Masovian Voivodeship, effectively severing its ties with ministerial funding.

The immediate consequences of this move are significant, as the museum is set to lose over 6 million PLN (approximately one-third) of its total annual budget of 16 million PLN. The loss of such a substantial amount of funding raises concerns about the museum's ability to continue its operations effectively. The Minister's comments indicate a belief that the local government is prioritizing political interests over the cultural needs of the community, which she describes as deeply harmful and destructive to shared culture.

This situation reflects broader tensions in Polish cultural policy, particularly regarding local versus national governance in funding and managing cultural institutions. Experts and members of the literary community have expressed concern over the potential negative impact this decision may have on the museum’s future and the cultural landscape in Poland. The financial stability and operational independence of the Adam Mickiewicz Literature Museum are now in jeopardy, leading to an uncertain future for the institution and its contributions to Polish literature and culture as a whole.