# Polish public demand for fiscal transparency > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-public-demand-for-fiscal-transparency > Updated: 2026-10-24T18:01:47.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Public opinion in Poland shows a significant demand for increased fiscal transparency. A study by the Human Answer Institute and the Ariadna Research Panel found that while 76% of citizens believe politicians are too generous with public funds, only 18% are willing to sacrifice their own social benefits or tax breaks to reduce the deficit. Approximately 84.8% of respondents support requiring politicians to disclose the specific costs and funding sources of their election promises. In response to these transparency needs, citizens are utilizing the 1.5% tax allocation mechanism to fund civic oversight. The Sieć Obywatelska Watchdog Polska has received over 1.3 million PLN from 5,000 taxpayers to support initiatives such as monitoring public institutions and providing legal counseling regarding information rights. Additionally, taxpayers are directing funds to local public benefit organizations to support community-specific projects like youth programs and elderly care. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Polish taxpayers support civic watchdog and local organizations via 1.5% tax mechanism Polish taxpayers are using the 1.5% tax allocation mechanism to fund civic watchdog groups and local community organizations, supporting transparency and regional social initiatives. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-taxpayers-support-civic-watchdog-and-local-organizations-via-15-tax-mechanism ### 2026-10-10: Polish citizens demand fiscal transparency despite reluctance to cut benefits A study by HAI and Ariadna shows 76% of Poles view public spending as too high, yet only 18% would sacrifice personal benefits. Most demand transparency regarding the costs of election promises. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-citizens-demand-fiscal-transparency-despite-reluctance-to-cut-benefits --- Cite as: Polish public demand for fiscal transparency. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-public-demand-for-fiscal-transparency