A recent poll reveals deep divisions among Poles regarding the independence of National Bank of Poland (NBP) Governor Adam Glapiński.
Poll Findings on Glapiński’s Independence
A survey asked respondents whether Adam Glapiński guarantees the independence of the NBP. 44.3% answered “no,” stating Glapiński involves the NBP in politics and sides with PiS and President Karol Nawrocki. 0.7% believed he sides with the ruling coalition and Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
43.5% of respondents answered “yes,” asserting the NBP under Glapiński is an independent and apolitical institution. 11.5% of respondents stated they “did not know.”
Urban vs. Rural Views
The survey indicates a correlation between location and belief in the NBP’s apolitical nature, with fewer people in larger cities believing in its independence.
Political Affiliation and Perceptions
Views are strongly linked to political sympathies. Among voters of KO, Lewica, PSL, and Polska 2050, 90% believe the NBP Governor supports PiS and the President, with no one believing in his apolitical stance. Conversely, 72% of supporters of the opposition (PiS, Konfederacja, Razem) consider him independent.
Demographic Differences
Differences are also visible demographically. Men (49%) are more likely to perceive Glapiński as independent than women (39%). The highest belief in his independence is among the youngest respondents (18-29 years old) at 79%, while the lowest is in the 40-49 age group (22%). Larger cities show less trust in the NBP’s apolitical stance.
Survey Methodology
The IBRiS poll for “Rzeczpospolita,” published on Monday, was conducted using the CATI method on March 13 and 14, with a group of 1068 respondents.
Nawrocki and Glapiński’s Alternative Plan
In early March, President Karol Nawrocki and NBP Governor Adam Glapiński proposed an alternative plan for the SAFE loan program, part of the EU’s ReArm Europe defense plan. Nawrocki ultimately vetoed the EU loan, which would have provided Poland with nearly €44 billion.
At that time, Nawrocki and Glapiński developed an alternative to the EU program – “Polish SAFE zero percent,” to be financed by NBP profits, which haven’t been recorded since 2021.