A UCE Research survey indicates that 42% of Poles favor amending the 1997 Constitution, yet nearly half fear that politicians will rewrite the fundamental law to serve their own party interests.
Public Support for Constitutional Reform
A new poll conducted by UCE Research for Onet shows that over 42% of Poles believe the 1997 Constitution requires changes. In contrast, 36% of respondents are against such reforms, while 21.7% have not yet formed an opinion on the issue.
Fear of Political Self-Interest
The survey highlights a significant lack of trust in the legislative process. Although a plurality supports reform, nearly half of the population remains skeptical of the government’s intentions, fearing that politicians will draft new regulations to serve narrow partisan goals rather than the public good.
Political Friction Over the Initiative
President Karol Nawrocki sparked the current debate during May 3rd observations, calling for a constitutional overhaul and leading to the creation of the Council for a New Constitution. However, the proposal has faced a cold reception from the executive branch.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has dismissed the president’s suggestions, stating that he does not treat the initiative as a serious project. This highlights the deep political divide between the presidency and the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the nation’s legal foundation.