A recent workshop study reported by the wPolityce.pl portal shows a strong consensus among Poles on how Russia should be characterized in terms of national security and international conduct. The survey indicates that approximately four out of five Poles, equating to about 80 percent, believe Russia should be labeled a terrorist state or a country that finances terrorism. A minority disagrees with this assessment, comprising roughly 9 percent, while about 11 percent of respondents did not express a clear opinion on the matter.
The survey also highlights sharp partisan alignment. Among voters, 92 percent of those backing the ruling party PiS, 97 percent of Civic Coalition supporters, and 93 percent of Poland 2050 voters supported recognizing Russia as a terrorist state. These figures reflect how security status judgments align closely with political preferences in Poland.
At the end of November, the European Parliament took action, unanimously adopting a resolution that labeled Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. The tally stood at 494 votes in favor, 58 against, and 44 abstentions. This decision signifies broad European consensus on attributing state-backed terrorism to Russia and adds to existing international dialogues on security and accountability.
The parliament in Poland also discussed a parallel resolution. During deliberations, the opposition participated in voting but reportedly failed to reach quorum, and discussions regarding including Smolensk tragedy allegations as part of Russia’s list of crimes were deferred. The topic is expected to return for consideration at the next Sejm session, reflecting ongoing parliamentary interest and public concern about Russia’s actions and their regional impact.
Additional context from related research suggests that the Polish public expects Ukraine to withstand ongoing assaults on critical infrastructure. The study underscores a concern that Russia is increasingly relying on terrorist instruments in its broader strategy, a trend that has implications for regional security and international policy responses.
The CAWI method, short for Computer Assisted Web Interview, was used to conduct the study from November 25 to 28, 2022. The online panel was nationally representative in terms of gender, age, and urban versus rural residence, with 1066 participants contributing to the dataset. This approach helps illuminate public opinion across diverse segments of the Polish population and provides a basis for understanding how security perceptions influence political attitudes.
In summary, the collected data point to a clear demand among a substantial portion of the Polish electorate for formal recognition of Russia’s role in sponsoring or supporting terrorism. The results also reflect how perceptions of Russia’s actions intersect with broader European security instincts and the ongoing debate about accountability for state-sponsored violence.
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Source: wPolityce