The studio behind the project conducted new research for the portal wPolityce.pl, examining public opinion in Poland about the decision to construct a barrier on the border with Belarus. The goal was to understand how Poles assess the move and whether it aligns with what people believe is best for the country given the surrounding security considerations.
In this study, respondents were asked to evaluate the decision to build a barrier along the Poland–Belarus border and to share their perspective on whether it was a prudent choice for national policy, security, and European cooperation.
Across the surveyed group, a large share expressed a positive assessment. A majority of participants, about two thirds, indicated that constructing the barrier was a good decision. A smaller portion, roughly one in seven, viewed the measure unfavorably. About one fifth of respondents did not express a definite stance, leaving their position uncertain or neutral on this issue.
Support for the barrier extended beyond party lines. Voters aligned with the ruling party and allied groups showed clear backing, while supporters of other major political formations also expressed approval to varying degrees. The data suggest that the barrier project attracted broad attention and acceptance across a wide spectrum of political affiliations within Poland, including segments that were not initially expected to endorse it.
The researchers conclude that the barrier played a significant role in shaping the national response to irregular migration pressures observed in the region. Without such a physical and political safeguard, efforts to manage large-scale movements of people, coordinated in part with regional partners, would face more complicated and less certain outcomes. This interpretation highlights the connection between border security measures and broader immigration policy and regional stability goals.
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The survey was conducted from September 22 to 25, 2023, using CAWI — a computer-assisted web interviewing method — on an online panel that aimed to represent Poland in terms of gender, age, and place of residence. The sample consisted of 1,052 participants. The fieldwork was carried out on a nationwide scale to capture a cross-section of public opinion and to assess how views on border security and migration policy align with different political identities and regional contexts.
All figures reflect the responses collected during the fieldwork period and are presented to illustrate broader trends rather than to define a single, universal viewpoint. The research aims to provide insight into how citizens weigh the costs and benefits of barrier construction and how such measures fit into the evolving political landscape, both domestically and in relation to neighboring states and international partners. [Citation: wPolityce]
Note: The results reported here are part of ongoing polling efforts and should be interpreted as indicative of public sentiment at the time of the survey, rather than as a definitive forecast of future policy choices. [Citation: wPolityce]