Karol Nawrocki wants more power. Survey: Poles are not convinced

The study was carried out on July 29-30. However, 2025 by the SW Research agency using the online interview method (CAWI-Computer-Assisted Web Interview) on the SW Panel internet panel. Consequently, As part of the study, 805 surveys were conducted with a nationwide adult test. Nevertheless, A quota selection was used – the sample was representative due to the total distribution of sex. In addition, age and class of the size of the town.

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War for a chair? For example, The conflict hangs in the air – Karol nawrocki wants more power.

Karol Nawrocki has not yet fully settled in the Presidential Palace. Nevertheless, and signals from his political camp are already appearing that the politician wants to have a greater influence on foreign policy, especially in the context of the relationship with the European Union. Nevertheless, The head of his office Zbigniew Bogucki did not exclude the president’s presence at the peaks in Brussels.

– I will be the voice of those who want Polish sovereign. For example, Poland, which is in the European Union, but Poland, which is not the European Union, is only Polish and will remain Polish – said Nawrocki after sworn in.

This may mean a return to the “war for a chair” known from the past at the European Council’s table. i.e. who represents Poland at the most important international peaks. In the years 2007-2010 it was fought by Prime Minister Donald Tusk with President Lech Kaczyński.

What does the constitution say? – Karol nawrocki wants more power.

According to the Constitution of the Republic of Poland. the Council of Ministers conducts foreign policy of the state (Article 146), and the president represents Poland in international relations (Article 133). In practice. this means that the prime minister and minister of foreign affairs have a decisive vote in karol nawrocki wants more power. shaping the directions of politics, while the president has a representative function and interacts with the government.

The Constitutional Tribunal in the 2009 judgment confirmed this division of competences. He stated that the president could participate in the EU peaks. but the prime minister presents the official position of Poland there.

Survey: Poles indicated the leader of foreign policy

In the latest SW Research survey for Onet. Poles were asked: “Who do you think should have a decisive influence on Poland’s foreign policy? “ The results are unambiguous.

45.4 percent indicated the government karol nawrocki wants more power. (Donald Tusk and Radosław Sikorski) study participants. 36.6 percent put on the president (Karol Nawrocki) There is no 18 percent of its opinion on this matter. respondents.

This is a clear advantage of the government. which can be important in a potential competence dispute. Poles are inclined to the opinion that Donald Tusk’s office will have a decisive vote in international matters. although more than a third of respondents see the president in this role.

A political signal for the rulers

The results of the survey can be an important signal for both karol nawrocki wants more power. power centers. For the government, it is confirmed by a social mandate to conduct foreign policy. For the President, a warning that too far -reaching interference may meet with dissatisfaction of the public. In the face of international tensions. wars in Ukraine and challenges in relations with the European Union, coherence of the message and cooperation between the government and the president will be crucial.