Public confidence in Poland’s government has reached a new low since Prime Minister Donald Tusk assumed office, according to a recent survey. The poll indicates that half of the respondents now believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, marking a significant shift in public sentiment.
The survey results reveal that 50% of those polled think Poland is on the wrong track, whereas only 28% see a positive trajectory. A notable 22% of participants remained undecided. This marks a decline in positive sentiment by three percentage points compared to June, while negative perceptions have risen by two points.
Political dissatisfaction has also reached unprecedented levels during the current government’s term. A majority, 51%, of respondents consider the political climate in Poland to be poor, representing the highest level of discontent since Tusk’s administration began. In stark contrast, a mere 11% hold a favorable view of the political situation.
Economic assessments are similarly under strain, with 34% of respondents maintaining a positive outlook on the economy, slightly outweighing the 30% who view it unfavorably. However, this reflects a decline in optimism from the previous month. Many are skeptical about any significant economic improvement in the upcoming year, as concerns about both political and economic futures deepen.
Despite the overall decline in confidence, there is some contentment with personal circumstances; 63% of those surveyed express satisfaction with their family’s standard of living, and 64% rate their household’s financial situation as good. However, both figures have dipped since June. The survey concludes that nearly all major indicators of public sentiment have deteriorated, particularly opinions regarding politics and future living standards.