A recent Opinia 24 poll for TVN found 32 % of Poles blame Donald Tusk, 30 % blame President Karol Nawrocki, 28 % blame both, and 10 % say neither.
Public Opinion Splits
A survey by Opinia 24 for TVN and TVN24 found that 32 % of respondents say Donald Tusk bears more responsibility, 30 % point to President Karol Nawrocki, 28 % think both politicians are equally culpable, and 10 % either have no opinion or chose not to answer.
Tusk Accuses President of Non‑Cooperation
Speaking to journalists last week, Donald Tusk said the president and his circle effectively refuse to cooperate, especially on foreign policy and not just the G20. He claimed daily attempts to undermine the government’s authority “do us great injustice.”
Tusk added that he has tried to work closely with the president on foreign‑policy matters but has received no response for weeks. He described the president’s lack of cooperation as “completely taking the telephone,” adding that “at least the president used to reply to SMS and telephone messages.”
“Unfortunately, the president and his people do everything to maintain the conflict and, above all, to intrude into the government’s competence,” Tusk said.
Nawrocki Defends Presidential Role
Karol Nawrocki said that when it matters, especially in matters of national security, he and Tusk have the right relations. He cited the 10 September incident with Russian drones as an example of the president’s willingness to set aside personal views and act in the state’s interest.
Nawrocki noted that Poles expect “relations and discussion” on important issues, but he rejected the notion that he should simply accept whatever the parliamentary majority decides. He said he has proposed that the government, when drafting a law, consult the president; if that respect is absent, he would refuse to act merely as a notary for the majority.
Calls for Consultation with President
Both leaders emphasize the need for dialogue, but each frames it differently: Tusk seeks basic cooperation; Nawrocki insists on formal consultation before major legislative actions.