A United Surveys poll released in Poland on 10‑13 October found that only about 30 % of respondents view Donald Tusk’s government positively, while more than half rate it negatively.
Assessment of Donald Tusk’s Government
The survey, conducted with CATI and CAWI methods on a representative sample of 1,000 Polish adults, reported that 11.2 % answered “definitely positive” and 24.3 % “rather positive,” totalling 35.5 % positive sentiment. Conversely, 38.7 % said “definitely negative” and 14.1 % “rather negative,” 52.8 % overall negative. A neutral 11.7 % had no opinion.
Support varied sharply by political affiliation. Members of the governing coalition—Contract‑Citizenship, Poland 2050, PSL, and New Left—gave 84 % positive responses and 15 % negative. Opponents from PiS and Confederation were markedly critical, with only 4 % positive and 78 % negative.
Donald Tusk Responds to Criticism
In an interview with Polish media, Tusk acknowledged that public opinion is split, noting that “if I enjoy the trust of 30‑40 % of Poles, that is already a significant reward.” He stressed that he would not allow himself to believe people have abandoned his party, asserting that “the criticism is very harsh, but many people want more and quicker results.”
CBOS Poll Shows Declining Support
The CBOS survey published at the end of September indicated that only 29 % of respondents support Tusk’s government, the lowest level since the start of his term. In February 2024 the highest support reached 41 %. Negative sentiment in September stood at 46 %, with 20 % neutral.
