# Polish public opinion on post-communist leaders

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-public-opinion-on-post-communist-leaders
> Updated: 2026-08-09T05:38:11.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Recent polling in Poland shows high levels of public approval for former President Aleksander Kwaśniewski and former First Lady Jolanta Kwaśniewska.

In a United Surveys poll, Aleksander Kwaśniewski was named the best president of the Third Republic by 44.7% of respondents, significantly outperforming other former and current presidents. His popularity is particularly strong among voters supporting the governing coalition.

Following this, data indicated that Jolanta Kwaśniewska is regarded by approximately 60.5% of voters as the best First Lady since 1989. Her support extends across the political spectrum, including 88% of voters from the ruling camp and 41% from the opposition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Jolanta Kwaśniewska voted best Polish First Lady in recent poll

A new poll shows 60.5% of Poles consider Jolanta Kwaśniewska the best First Lady since 1989, while her husband Aleksander Kwaśniewski is rated as the best president by 44.7% of respondents.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jolanta-kwaniewska-voted-best-polish-first-lady-in-recent-poll

### 2026-08-06: Polish poll names Aleksander Kwaśniewski best post‑communist president

United Surveys poll finds Aleksander Kwaśniewski rated best post‑1989 Polish president (44.7 %), ahead of Lech Kaczyński and Karol Nawrocki; Andrzej Duda trails at 2 %.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukrainians-mock-russia-with-a-sea-parade-off-crimea

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