A newly released survey indicates a decline in support for Poland's major political parties while highlighting rising competition from emerging parties.
The latest survey published by the daily "Rzeczpospolita" indicates shifts in political support among Polish voters, with a notable decline for the major parties, the Civic Coalition (KO) and Law and Justice (PiS). According to the poll conducted by the Market and Social Research Institute (IBRiS), if parliamentary elections were held this coming Sunday, the Civic Coalition would receive 30.1% while PiS would secure 22.1%. These figures show a decrease from the prior month's support levels of 31.4% for KO and 23.3% for PiS.
This decline in support for the primary parties has significant implications for the upcoming parliamentary elections in March 2026. The competition is intensifying, particularly from the Confederation party led by SÅ‚awomir Mentzen, which is making strides to attract dissatisfied voters from KO and PiS. As the political landscape shifts, some voters appear to be exploring alternatives, indicating a possible realignment of party loyalties ahead of the elections.
The methodologies employed in this survey, particularly computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) by IBRiS, add a level of credibility to the findings. Experts suggest that public sentiment is gradually evolving, and factors contributing to the decline could include public dissatisfaction with current leadership, policies, and the overall direction of the country. These shifting dynamics underscore the necessity for the established parties to reassess their strategies moving forward to maintain their voter base in the face of potential challenges from emerging political movements.
