Polish President Karol Nawrocki Tops Trust Rankings as Tusk’s Support Slips

A July 2026 CBOS poll shows President Karol Nawrocki as the clear leader in public trust, with 55 percent of respondents expressing confidence – an increase of two points from June and the highest rating since his inauguration. Donald Tusk, the prime minister, fell to 32 percent trust, losing six points, while Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski dropped to 34 percent. Vice‑premier and defence minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz and foreign minister Radosław Sikorski each retained about 41 percent trust. Grzegorz Braun of the right‑wing Confederation gained, reaching 25 percent trust. The poll links the decline of Tusk and Trzaskowski to the scandal surrounding the Warsaw South Hospital, which has dominated media coverage. Separate United Surveys research found that 77 percent of Poles rate the government’s handling of health‑care scandals poorly, with criticism coming from both opposition voters and many supporters of the ruling coalition. In response, Prime Minister Tusk expressed concern that President Nawrocki might block a cabinet reshuffle, a fear amplified by the ongoing hospital controversy.