A recent SW Research survey for rp.pl, conducted 12‑13 November, finds that 30.9 % of Poles approve President Karol Nawrocki’s refusal to approve first‑rank officer intelligence nominations and the appointment of 46 judges, while 39.4 % disapprove.
Survey Results Overview
The SW Research poll counted 800 internet users over 18 and reported that 30.9 % rate Nawrocki’s latest decisions positively while 39.4 % rate them negatively. An additional 18.8 % had no opinion, and 10.8 % said they had not heard of the matter.
Older Respondents Show Stronger Opposition
Among those over 50 years old, 53 % expressed a negative view of the president’s actions.
Disagreeing Demographics
Respondents with higher education were more likely to disagree (44 %), as were those earning 5 000–7 000 zł net (46 %).
Nawrocki Blocks 46 Judges’ Nominations
Last week, President Nawrocki refused to sign the nominations of 46 judges, citing that the candidates “challenge the constitutional‑legal order.” No official justification was provided.
Justice Minister Says Reforms Are at Stake
Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek explained the refusal as a reaction to judicial changes initiated by the ruling PiS, referencing a 2021 case where 4 000 judges appealed to Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński to respect EU Court of Justice rulings. He also mentioned a second group of judges who had protested the envelope elections in 2020.
Earlier Block on Officer Nominations
Earlier, the president blocked the nominations of 136 first‑rank officers, including personnel from the Military Counterintelligence Service and the Internal Security Agency.
