A November poll of 1,002 Polish adults found only 20 % view the president‑prime‑minister relationship favorably, exposing broad doubt over Donald Tusk’s cooperation with Karol Nawrocki.
Poll Methodology
An Institute Pollster survey commissioned by “Super Express” was conducted on 11‑12 October among 1,002 adult Poles. Respondents were asked to assess the cooperation between the President’s office and Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s cabinet.
Survey Results
Only 20 % of respondents said the president‑premier relationship is good, while 80 % viewed it unfavorably. A political scientist, Prof. Bartłomiej Biskup, cited by “Super Express,” noted that Poles recognize that the president and the government come from different political camps, which explains the negative evaluation of their cooperation.
Government Statements on Cooperation
In August, after a meeting between Karol Nawrocki and Donald Tusk, Government spokesperson Adam Szłapka said the two leaders agreed that cooperation on core issues—such as security and foreign policy—must follow constitutional law. “This was not a social gathering, but a meeting of people with important state duties,” Szłapka told a press briefing. He added that for matters of Poland’s interest, the president and prime minister must collaborate so no other actor can influence them. He emphasized that the constitution assigns the government the most important positions on policy, and that both leaders are obliged to cooperate in those areas.
