Poll shows Polish voters split over blame for stalled presidential promises

Division over unfulfilled presidential pledges

A national opinion poll conducted by United Surveys by IBRiS for Wirtualna Polska indicates that Polish public opinion is sharply divided over the execution of President Karol Nawrocki's political program. When asked who bears primary responsibility for the fact that a portion of the president's promises and declarations remains unfulfilled, 32.9% of respondents pointed directly to Nawrocki, attributing the issue to a lack of presidential effectiveness and suitable legislative initiatives. A nearly equal share of participants, 31.3%, placed the blame on the governing parliamentary coalition, arguing that the cabinet deliberately blocks and dismisses proposals submitted by the head of state. A third group of respondents attributed the deadlock neither to one office nor the other, with 24.3% stating that both sides share equal responsibility due to continuous political conflict across Poland. Only 6.8% of surveyed citizens stated that Nawrocki is effectively carrying out his stated agenda, while 4.7% selected the response "do not know / hard to say."

Divergent views among ruling camp and opposition electorates

The survey findings demonstrate an acute division when cross-referenced with respondents' party allegiances. Among supporters of the governing coalition, 72% of respondents attributed unfulfilled campaign pledges solely to President Nawrocki and his perceived inability to pass legislation. An additional 25% of ruling camp voters answered that both the government and the presidency share responsibility equally. In contrast, voters aligned with parliamentary opposition factions expressed an inverse assessment of the institutional stalemate. Within the broader opposition electorate, which the research classified as encompassing Law and Justice, both Confederation groups, and the Razem party, 68% placed the blame on the governing coalition for purposefully blocking presidential bills. Furthermore, 17% of opposition voters held both sides accountable, 11% maintained that Nawrocki is executing his agenda effectively, and 2% pointed exclusively to the president.

Detailed response patterns among Confederation and unaffiliated voters

The poll identified specific trends when isolating voters of the two Confederation formations and citizens without formal party alignments. Among Confederation supporters, 63% asserted that the ruling coalition is primarily responsible for the lack of implementation, while 29% held both the government and the president accountable for the ongoing dispute. An additional 8% of Confederation respondents evaluated Nawrocki's actions as effective, whereas 0% identified the president as the sole cause of the unfulfilled pledges. Among remaining and unaffiliated voters, the largest group, representing 34% of respondents, determined that both sides share equal blame for the gridlock. Within this same unaligned segment, 27% pointed to the president, 16% held the governing coalition responsible, 9% affirmed that Nawrocki is effectively realizing his declarations, and 14% did not express an opinion on the matter.

Survey methodology and study specifications

The sociological research was conducted across Poland between 7 August and 9 August 2026 by the United Surveys by IBRiS research institute on behalf of Wirtualna Polska. The inquiry surveyed a representative nationwide sample of 1,000 adult citizens. The polling firm utilized a mixed-mode data collection technique, combining computer-assisted web interviews (CAWI) with computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI). The survey was designed to measure public perceptions regarding political responsibility in Poland during a period of institutional interaction between the presidential administration and the parliamentary majority.