A recent poll asked Poles who Poland could rely on in case of threat, with EU countries being the most trusted option.
Who Can Poland Rely On?
A poll conducted by Pracownia Opinia24.pl for RMF FM between February 2-4 surveyed 1000 people on who Poland could count on in case of threat. The largest group (27%) indicated “EU countries.” Slightly fewer (24%) stated that Poland cannot rely on “either EU or USA.” Meanwhile, 18% assessed that Poland could depend on both EU and USA “equally,” while 15% of respondents pointed to mainly USA. The same percentage (15%) answered that they did not know or had no opinion on the matter.
Who Chooses EU, Who Chooses USA?
According to RMF FM reports, EU is trusted more frequently by people with higher education (35%) and voters of Koalicja Obywatelska (53%). In contrast, USA was chosen more often by men (20%) and PiS voters (41%). Notably, 24% of respondents stated that in case of threat, Poland could not count on either USA or EU. Journalists noted that this view appears regardless of political preferences.
Political Stance Toward EU and USA
Donald Tusk has often pointed to the advantages of the European Union. “The European Union was not created to deceive anyone. On the contrary. It was created to maintain peace, build respect between our nations, create free and fair trade, and strengthen our transatlantic friendship. That’s just how it is,” the prime minister wrote in February of last year. On December 6, the head of government addressed the USA with the message that “Europe is their closest ally, not a problem.”
Differing Views on Alliances
Meanwhile, Karol Nawrocki is an enthusiast of USA and critic of the EU. “Contrary to popular belief, Poland – including the conservative camp, which I proudly belong to – is not an enemy of the European Union. We only oppose the currently dominant political ideals,” the president argued at the end of November in Prague. At the same time, he indicated that relations with USA are his priority. “A strong alliance with the United States and a partnership based on close cooperation are my highest priorities,” Nawrocki wrote on June 3.
