A recent IBRiS survey released by Rzeczpospolita shows that 45.4% of Poles rate Szymon Hołownia as a good marshal, while 41.5% disagree, highlighting a polarized electorate.
Survey Results
The IBRiS survey, published by Rzeczpospolita, indicates that 45.4% of respondents view Szymon Hołownia as a good marshal, 41.5% hold an opposite view, and 13.1% express no opinion on the leader of Poland 2050.
It also reports that 72.4% of voters from the ruling coalition rate his actions positively, while 65.8% of opposition supporters rate them negatively, underscoring a divided electorate.
Hołownia’s Resignation
On Thursday, 13 November, Hołownia will step down from the marshal position after fulfilling the two-year term stipulated by the coalition agreement. He will present a final assessment of his tenure to the press before handing over the post to Włodzimierz Czarzasty, whose candidacy will be confirmed by a vote on 18 November.
Continued Marshal Pay
Despite resigning, Hołownia will retain the marshal’s salary for three months, meaning taxpayers will fund two people at that level. The policy follows Article 5 of the Salary Act, which entitles dismissed officials to their prior pay for up to three months, or if they accept a lower‑paid position.
Future Role Speculation
Hołownia has announced his intention to seek appointment as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, aiming to transition to a global humanitarian role after his domestic political career.
