A new poll shows Poland’s governing coalition still wins 65% of votes two years after the 15 October election, but 22% have changed their stance.
Poll Reveals Mixed Sentiment
The Institute Polrest, in a survey for “Super Express,” asked respondents whether they would now vote for the ruling coalition that took office on 15 October. 65 % remain supportive, 22 % have changed their minds, and 13 % have no opinion. The study, conducted on 11‑12 October using the CAWI method with 1,002 adult Poles, indicates that the coalition’s popularity has waned over the past two years.
EU Funds Secured but Internal Cohesion Lacking
The government claims the unlocking of money from the EU’s KPO as its biggest success. Yet it has failed to ensure harmonious cooperation within the coalition, allowing partisan drifting first by the New Left and later by Poland 2050. Former President Bronisław Komorowski warned that the government should not weaken the position of Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Election Day Overview
On 15 October 2023, Poland held its 11th general elections. With a turnout of 74.38 %—the highest ever in the Third Republic—the ruling coalition, comprising the Civic Coalition, Poland 2050, the Polish People’s Party, and the Left, took power. The State Electoral Commission reported that the Law and Justice party (PiS) secured 35.38 % of the vote but did not achieve a majority to form the government. Seats went to the Civic Coalition (30.70 %), the Third Way coalition of PSL‑Poland 2050 (14.40 %), the New Left (8.61 %), and Confederation Freedom and Independence (7.16 %). That same day a nationwide referendum was held, but turnout fell below the required threshold, rendering the result non‑binding per the Constitution.
