Negative views of Poland’s justice system have grown under Tusk government, finds state pollster
Sixty-one percent of Poles now negatively perceive the justice system.
Recent state polling by CBOS shows that negative perceptions of Poland's justice system have worsened under the current government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. In June, 61% of Poles viewed the system negatively, up from 55% in 2022 and 51% in 2017. Only 26% now have a positive view, down from 28% in 2022 and 36% in 2017. This represents the lowest level of positive sentiment since 2005.
The findings come two and a half years after Tusk's coalition government came to power in December 2023, replacing the conservative PiS administration that had implemented controversial judicial reforms. While Tusk's government promised to restore the rule of law, its efforts have been hampered by PiS-aligned officials and its own inability to follow through on promises.
Most dissatisfied with the justice system are opponents of the current government, with 72% of PiS voters and 71% of far-right supporters expressing negative views. Even among Tusk's supporters, 53% have an unfavorable opinion of the system. However, public attitudes towards judges themselves have remained unchanged, with 19% having a positive view and 23% a negative view.
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