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Polish public opinion on international standing and security

Overview

Public opinion in Poland shows varied perspectives on the nation’s international standing and security. In late August 2026, polling indicated a divided populace regarding Poland’s global position, with 33.1% believing it had improved and 27.3% believing it had worsened. While 73.4% of the population reported feeling that Poland is a safe country, views on historical grievances remain high, with 73.9% of Poles believing Germany should pay war reparations for World War II. Domestic political sentiment remains highly polarized. By mid-October 2026, Koalicja Obywatelska (KO) maintained a lead, but its margin over Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (PiS) had narrowed. Recent polling in late October indicates further shifts in the parliamentary landscape. KO remains the leading party with support between 27.8% and 29.7%, followed by PiS at approximately 17.2% to 19.1%. Konfederacja holds the third position, though Grzegzes Braun’s Konfederacja Korony Polskiej is seeing notable growth, polling around 10% to 11.4%. Projections suggest the current governing coalition—comprising KO, Lewica, and PSL—may struggle to maintain a majority in the Sejm. This instability is reflected in declining approval for the administration. In late September 2026, an OGB survey for Polsat News and Newsmax Polska found that 47% of respondents rated the government poorly, with “disappointment” (24.8%) being the most common associated emotion. Additionally, a Pollster Institute study suggested 53% of respondents rated Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s performance negatively. A dispute between the President and the Prime Minister continues to divide the public. A CBOS trust ranking from late October indicates President Karol Nawrocki maintains his position as the most trusted politician, with 53% of respondents expressing trust. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski (44%) and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (42%) also hold significant trust, while Prime Minister Tusk saw lower figures, with 36% expressing trust and 51% expressing distrust.

Entities

Donald Tusk · Poland · Karol Nawrocki · SW Research · Constitutional Tribunal

Claims

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Poland political polls show divided leadership preferences

    New Polish polls show Aleksander Kwaśniewski leading in presidential popularity, while Donald Tusk maintains a lead over Jarosław Kaczyński as a political leader.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Bogdan Święczkowski sparks controversy with political remarks

    Polish Constitutional Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski faces scrutiny after suggesting Prime Minister Donald Tusk could have been imprisoned years ago, raising questions about judicial impartiality.

  3. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Karol Nawrocki leads Polish politician trust ranking

    President Karol Nawrocki remains Poland's most trusted politician with 53% support, leading Radosław Sikorski and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces 51% distrust.

  4. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Poland: Public opinion divided amid political disputes

    Polish polls show a nation divided between President Karol Nawrocki and PM Donald Tusk, with high disapproval for Parliament and shifting support for various political parties.

  5. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Poland political polls show shifting support and government division

    New Polish polls show Koalicja Obywatelka leading, but PiS is gaining ground. Public opinion on Donald Tusk’s government remains sharply divided along partisan lines.

  6. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Polish polls show declining support for Donald Tusk and government

    Recent polls show declining support for Donald Tusk and the Polish government, with 47% to 53% of respondents rating their performance negatively.

  7. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Poland public opinion: Reparations, security, and government approval

    Recent Polish polls show 73.9% support for German war reparations, a slight rise in Tusk government approval, and 73.4% of citizens feeling secure despite divided views on Donald Trump's impact.

  8. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Poland's international standing divides public in new poll

    A SW Research poll shows Polish citizens are divided on the country's 2026 international standing, with 33.1% seeing improvement and 27.3% noting a decline.

Sources

biznesinfo.pl · donald.pl · dorzeczy.pl · dziennik-polityczny.com · dziennik.pl · fakt.pl · forsal.pl · historia.newsweek.pl · krknews.pl · naszeblogi.pl · natemat.pl · nczas.info · niepoprawni.pl · niezalezna.pl · polityka.co.pl · polsatnews.pl · rmf24.pl · superbiz.se.pl · supernowosci24.pl · veronique.pl · wiadomosci.gazeta.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wiesci24.pl · wprost.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl

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