Support for introducing the euro in Poland has declined to 30.7% in 2024, down from 34.9% the previous year, according to a survey conducted by SW Research for the Freedom and Economic Freedom Foundation. The survey, targeting a representative sample of 1,017 Polish adults, indicates a significant rise in opposition to adopting the euro, with 56.5% now against it, compared to 50.8% in 2023. The data shows a noticeable decrease in support among women, from 33.9% to 28.5%.
Political Divides Influence Opinions
The survey reveals that political affiliation strongly influences attitudes toward the euro. Support is highest among voters of the Civic Coalition (57%), though this represents a 10.6 percentage point drop from 2023. Meanwhile, voters of the ruling party and the far-right Confederation show significantly lower support, at 24.4% and 22.8%, respectively. Researchers highlight that political party stances play a crucial role in shaping voter opinions on this issue.
Despite the declining support for immediate euro adoption, nearly 40% of respondents favor beginning preparations for it. This view is especially prevalent among Civic Coalition voters (71.8%), followed by those of the Left (60.7%) and Third Way (55.8%). In contrast, opposition remains high among Law and Justice voters, with 80% against even starting preparations.