On Monday, a United Surveys by IBRiS survey for the "Journal of Legal Newspapers" (DGP) and RMF FM was published, which clearly shows what tasks Poles consider the most crucial to Donald Tusk's government in the coming months. According to the study, the fight against rising prices and advanced bills is number 1 priority.
Key tasks for the government
According to the survey results, 51.4% of Poles believe that the government should focus on fighting inflation and rising costs of living. This is by far the most frequently identified issue, which reflects public concerns about economical stableness and surviving standards.
The following priorities were placed in the hierarchy:
- Strengthening State safety – 28.4%
- Improving wellness – 25.7%
- Construction of Central Communication Port – 23.4%
- Construction of atomic power plant – 23.2%
Journal of the Legal Gazette emphasizes that these results show how much Poles want stableness and infrastructure development, which can affect the long-term improvement of the country.
Other crucial areas
Other issues that are besides included in the precedence list include:
- Reform of justice – 16.5%
- Settlement of erstwhile power – 16.4%
- Tax reductions – 15.7%
- Facilitating access to abortion – 13.4%
An interesting aspect is the comparatively low percent of indications on issues related to housing policy and partnerships, which earned 9.6% and 6.4% of the vote respectively.
Expert Results Analysis
Dr. Szymon Ossowski, prof. of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, comments on the results of the poll in an interview with “DGP”:
"The results show that, while world-view issues are crucial to voters, we are yet guided by a wallet and a sense of security. In this poll you can see it as if it were in your hand.”
This message underlines that despite differences of views, economical and safety issues are crucial for Poles.
Compliance of coalition plans with public expectations
Journal of the Legal Gazette notes that the plans of the government coalition only partially coincide with the expectations of respondents. This is crucial information that can influence future political decisions and strategies of the government to better respond to the needs of society.
Test methodology
The United Surveys by IBRiS survey was conducted from 26 to 28 July 2024 on a nationwide example of 1,000 adult Poles. The mix-mode method, including online (CAWI) and computer-assisted telephone questionnaire interviews (CATI) were used. The estimation mistake was 3% and the assurance threshold was 0.95.
Summary
The survey clearly shows that Poles anticipate the government of Donald Tusk to take decisive action in the field of economics and security. Combating inflation, improving wellness and infrastructure improvement are key tasks that should be at the top of the government agenda. These results are an crucial signal to politicians, indicating where they should focus their efforts to meet the needs and expectations of society.
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