Government losing trust over healthcare scandals, new poll shows

The Polish government is facing a significant decline in public trust, largely attributed to ongoing scandals within the healthcare sector, according to a new United Surveys poll for Wirtualna Polska.

A vast majority of Poles, 77%, expressed negative views on the government's management of healthcare problems. Of these, 48% described the performance as "decidedly bad," while another 29% rated it as "rather bad." Only 17.4% of respondents offered a positive assessment, with a mere 0.4% believing the government is doing "decidedly well."

The poll reveals a concerning trend for the ruling coalition: for the first time, critical assessments outweigh positive ones among its own supporters. Nearly half (47%) of the coalition's voters view the government's actions negatively, with 37% saying "rather bad" and 10% "decidedly bad." This contrasts with 45% who approve of the government's performance.

Opposition supporters were overwhelmingly critical, with 96% expressing negative opinions. The survey, conducted July 10-12, 2026, involved 1,000 adult Poles using a mixed-mode methodology.