A recent survey shows Poles split on whether the president’s wife should receive a salary, with 36% supporting and 42% opposing as of October 25.
Poles Divided Over Paying the First Lady
In a study commissioned by “Wprost,” 36.3 % of respondents said the president’s wife should receive a salary, while 42.1 % opposed. Twenty‑one point five percent had no opinion.
Women made up 42.4 % of the opposition, slightly higher than men at 41.9 %.
October 24‑25 IBRiS Survey Shows 52.8 % in Favor
The Institute of Social and Market Research (IBRiS) found that 52.8 % of those polled believed the first lady should receive a pay cheque. Twenty‑two point one percent answered “definitely yes” and 30.7 % “rather yes.”
Opposition hit 33.9 % – 15.5 % “definitely no” and 18.4 % “rather no.”
Thirteen point three percent had no opinion.
President’s Office Calls for Salary Regulation
On 22 October, President’s Office chief Zbigniew Bogucki told Radio ZET that the state should take the matter seriously and regulate the first lady’s salary. He argued the first lady forgoes her prior activities to focus on representation.
Marta Nawrocka Plans to Focus on Specific Causes as First Lady
Nawrocka said she will dedicate her time to particular issues as the first lady, after stepping back from her previous responsibilities.