A new United Surveys by IBRiS poll reveals that while 54.7% of Poles view EU membership positively, a growing segment of the population is expressing skepticism compared to historical data.
Public Opinion on EU Membership
According to the survey, 29.7% of respondents described EU membership as “definitely good” for Poland, while 25% characterized it as “rather good.” Conversely, 9.4% believe membership is “rather bad” and 4.6% labeled it “definitely bad.”
A significant portion of the electorate remains neutral, with 28.6% stating membership is “neither good nor bad,” and 2.7% offering no opinion on the matter.
Divergence Among Political Camps
Supporters of the governing coalition show strong pro-EU sentiment, with 70% calling membership “definitely good” and 25% “rather good.” Among opposition voters, views are more fragmented: 27% hold a positive view, 24% a negative one, and 47% consider it neither good nor bad.
The study was conducted between May 22 and May 24, 2024, using CATI and CAWI methods on a sample of 1,000 respondents.
Historical Shifts in Integration Support
Previous data from December regarding a potential exit from the EU showed that 48.6% of respondents were “definitely” against leaving, with 17.1% “rather” against it. Support for leaving stood at 24.7% combined.
IBRiS President Marcin Duma noted that while accession enjoyed 77% support in the 2003 referendum and sustained 80-90% popularity for years, the current political climate shows the nation is in a different place two decades later.
