More than six in ten respondents rejected four referendum propositions, according to a survey conducted by a leading polling institute for a major Polish newspaper. The findings shed light on public sentiment ahead of a high-stakes ballot that touches on migration, pension reform, border security, and state asset policies.
Referendum on October 15
The referendum runs in tandem with parliamentary elections on October 15, asking voters to weigh in on four important questions. The study indicates that a little over half of the population plans to participate in the vote, suggesting a solid engagement level as citizens consider these constitutional and economic issues alongside the political race.
Which answers to the 4 referendum questions?
The survey explored how people intend to respond to each proposition. On the question regarding the sale of state property to foreign entities and the potential erosion of national influence over strategic sectors, a majority answered no, while a minority supported the sale and others chose not to answer this item.
Regarding the retirement age, including the idea of keeping the 67-year threshold for both men and women, the majority declined to support the measure, with a smaller share in favor and a notable portion opting not to answer.
On the proposal to remove the barrier on the border with Belarus, most respondents expressed opposition, with a minority showing support and a substantial share undecided about this question.
For the fourth item, which questions admitting thousands of illegal migrants under the European relocation framework, a clear majority rejected the proposal, while a modest percentage supported it and a considerable number chose not to answer.
The poll was conducted from August 23 to 24 and included a representative sample of 1,038 Polish adults aged 18 and over.
Read also: how voters might respond to the ballot. The same four questions were presented on the referendum form in the survey to gauge consistency and nuance in opinions across formats.