A new poll reveals over half of Poles want President Karol Nawrocki to swiftly swear in newly elected Constitutional Tribunal judges, despite deep political divisions.
Public Expectation for Presidential Action
Over half of Polish citizens expect President Karol Nawrocki to take prompt action regarding the appointment of new judges to the Constitutional Tribunal. The latest poll indicates a clear societal desire to resolve the ongoing dispute surrounding the Tribunal, although political divisions remain significant.
According to a survey conducted by IBRiS between March 27-28, 2026, for “Rzeczpospolita,” 56.6% of respondents favor the immediate swearing-in of the newly elected Constitutional Tribunal judges by President Karol Nawrocki. 34% of this group express strong support for this course of action.
Opposition and Indecision
Conversely, 27.6% of respondents oppose the immediate swearing-in, with 17% strongly against it. Furthermore, 15.7% of those surveyed have no firm opinion on the matter. These results demonstrate that while a majority of the public anticipates swift action from the head of state, a substantial portion of citizens remain skeptical or undecided.
Political Polarization of Opinions
Analysis of the poll results reveals a strong correlation between opinions and political preferences. Among supporters of the ruling camp, 87% support the swift swearing-in of the judges. The situation is markedly different on the opposition side, where only 27% of respondents support such a move, while 62% oppose it.
Party-Level Disparities
Differences are even more pronounced when analyzing the electorates of individual parties. 97% of New Left voters, 89% of Civic Coalition voters, and 69% of Third Way voters favor the immediate swearing-in. Among Confederation supporters, support stands at 37%, while in the Law and Justice electorate, it is only 20%, with 68% of that party’s voters opposing such a solution.
Demographic Trends in Support
The poll also indicates demographic differences. Men are slightly more likely than women to favor a swift swearing-in (58% versus 56%). The highest support was recorded among individuals over 70 years of age, with 73% of this group supporting the President’s actions.
The lowest support – 44% – is found among individuals aged 30–39. Differentiation is also visible in terms of education: 63% of individuals with primary or vocational education support the swift swearing-in, as do 61% with higher education, and 50% with secondary education.
Dispute Over Presidential Role
The issue of swearing in Constitutional Tribunal judges remains a subject of legal and political debate. Constitutional scholars emphasize that the President’s role in this procedure is formal. Dr. Marcin Krzemiński from Jagiellonian University, in an interview with “Rzeczpospolita,” points out that the head of state’s obligation is to enable the taking of the oath, not to assess it.
However, some experts, such as Dr. Mateusz Radajewski from SWPS University, indicate that failing to administer the oath does not deprive someone of judge status, but prevents them from performing their duties. Dr. hab. Jacek Zaleśny presents a different opinion, believing that the oath must be taken exclusively before the President.