A recent poll indicates that a vast majority of Poles view the cooperation between President Karol Nawrocki and the government of Donald Tusk negatively.
Polish Views on Nawrocki-Government Collaboration
An IBRiS poll conducted for Radio ZET reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the collaboration between President Karol Nawrocki and the government. 0.7% rated it “definitely good,” 5.4% “rather good,” 38.9% “rather bad,” and 48% “definitely bad,” with 7% expressing no opinion.
RadioZet.pl reports that critical assessments of the interaction between the two power centers prevail across all political affiliations. A combined 98% of Koalicja Obywatelska voters, 86% of PiS supporters, 75% of Konfederacja voters, 93% of Polska 2050 and PSL voters, and 100% of Nowa Lewica voters hold negative views.
Methodology of the Poll
The poll was conducted via telephone using Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) on March 27-28, with a representative sample of 1067 individuals.
Reasons for Negative Assessment
The negative assessments may be linked to the number of laws vetoed by President Nawrocki, including a recent amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure. To date, the President has refused to sign 29 laws.
Mutual animosity and critical remarks are openly exchanged between President Nawrocki and some government members.
Statements from Nawrocki and Tusk
In January, President Nawrocki stated to “Gość Niedzielny” that the current government prioritizes short-term political pragmatism over systemic solutions, and engages in distractions from real problems.
Premier Donald Tusk, speaking on TVN24 in March, noted that President Nawrocki has repeatedly stated he is the “worst prime minister in history” and characterized the president’s term as marked by greater political aggression and confrontation with the government than previous presidencies.
Political Developments in PSL
Wyborcza.pl reports that a faction within the Polish People’s Party (PSL) is considering a joint candidacy with former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in next year’s elections.
Political Dispute as a Threat to Stability
A separate CBOS poll in March asked respondents to identify the greatest threats to Poland’s stability over the next five years. Political dispute and societal polarization were cited by 46% as one of the two biggest threats.
The international situation and security (42%) and the quality of public services (31%) followed, with 24% citing public finances and the demographic crisis as threats.