In a new survey, 55.1% of Poles believe President Karol Nawrocki could bring PiS and Confederation closer, with his meeting with Confederation leader Sławomir Mentzen fueling hopes of a Senate pact ahead of 2027 elections.
Survey: Poles See Nawrocki as Potential Mediator
SW Research asked respondents whether President Karol Nawrocki could bring PiS and Confederation closer; 55.1% answered yes, 21.9% no, 23% had no opinion. Surveyed 800 adults via an online panel on 14‑15 October. Men were slightly more likely (58%) than women (53%) to support closer ties, and two‑thirds of respondents under 24 years old and over six‑tenth of those with vocational education (62%) shared this view.
The sample was selected through random‑quota sampling, and its composition was adjusted with analytical weighting to match the demographic structure of Polish adults over 18, taking into account socio‑demographic variables.
Nawrocki Meets Mentzen to Discuss Senate Pact
On Monday, Confederation MP Sławomir Mentzen met President Karol Nawrocki. Politicians talked, among other topics, about a possible Senate pact that could be concluded between Confederation and PiS before the 2027 parliamentary elections.
Mentzen told Polsat News that he believes Nawrocki understands the situation and may take some responsibility to bring the parties a little closer. He noted that Nawrocki could be a suitable patron for a broad agreement.
Negotiation with Kaczyński Deemed Impossible
One New Hope politician, speaking anonymously, stated that negotiating with Kaczyński is simply not possible because Kaczyński is committed to a vision of fully autonomous governance, rendering direct talks with the PiS leader meaningless.
He added that if the president became the patron or host of an agreement on the Senate, there would be a topic for discussion.
Background: 2023 Senate Pact
During the 2023 parliamentary elections, the opposition coalition (KO, Third Way, and Left) formed a Senate pact. KO secured 41 senators, the Third Way 11, and the Left nine, while PiS obtained 34 senators. Five senators were elected from independent lists, giving the ruling coalition a majority in the 100‑seat Senate.
