Six judges appointed to Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal were sworn in, sparking a national debate over President Nawrocki’s involvement, according to a recent poll.
Judges Take Oath, Positions Remain Unfilled
Six judges selected in March took their oaths of office during a ceremony in the Sejm. They subsequently submitted written oaths to the President through the chancellery of the Constitutional Tribunal, then proceeded to the Tribunal’s headquarters. President Karol Nawrocki had previously administered oaths to two of the judges.
Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski announced that Dariusz Szostek and Magdalena Bentkowska, who swore their oaths before the President, have assumed their positions, while Krystian Markiewicz, Maciej Taborowski, Marcin Dziurda, and Anna Korwin-Piotrowska have not yet taken office. Judge Markiewicz has requested permission from President Święczkowski to fulfill his duties.
Majority Favor Formal Oath-Taking by Nawrocki
A poll revealed that over half of Poles believe the President should formally receive the oaths from the four remaining judges, given the current situation surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal. 56.6% of respondents agreed, with 44.6% stating “definitely yes” and 12% choosing “rather yes.”
Conversely, 26.2% of respondents opposed the idea, with 14.8% answering “definitely not” and 11.4% “rather not.” 17.2% of individuals expressed indecision.
Political Divisions on the Issue
A PSL MP, Sawicki, stated he would not support this action. The Ministry of Interior and Administration is delaying the implementation of the CJEU ruling regarding the recognition of same-sex marriages due to a lack of consensus within the ruling coalition.
Strong Opinions Among Coalition Voters
Among voters of the ruling coalition (KO, Third Way, and the Left), 97% expect the President to receive the oaths from the Constitutional Tribunal judges—88% chose “definitely yes,” and 9% chose “rather yes.” Only 3% of this group expressed opposition or indecision.
Opposition Voters More Divided
Over half of opposition voters (PiS, Konfederacja, and Razem) believe Nawrocki should not have accepted the oaths. 30% of this group chose “definitely not,” and 24% chose “rather not.” 12% each selected “definitely yes” and “rather yes,” while 22% remain undecided.
Indecision Among Remaining Voters
The highest percentage of undecided voters was found among “other voters,” with 41% choosing “don’t know / hard to say.” 37% indicated “definitely yes,” and 19% “rather yes.” Only 3% expressed opposition.
Poll Details
The United Surveys by IBRiS poll for Wirtualna Polska was conducted between April 10-12, 2026, using the CATI & CAWI method on a representative group of 1000 adult Poles.
