Trust in the Polish armed forces reached 93.9 percent in September, the highest level in nearly a decade, IBRiS said.
The share declaring they “definitely trust” the army was almost 38 percent, while distrust stood at 2.6 percent.
Confidence has climbed steadily from 69 percent in 2016 and increased by 2.2 percentage points over the past year.
NATO also strengthened its standing, with 75.7 percent expressing trust, up by 1.7 points since October 2024.
Despite past swings, from 60.7 percent in 2016 to 81.9 percent in 2022, the alliance remains widely viewed as central to national security.
“The results are a clear illustration of how the current geopolitical situation is redefining the hierarchy of trust in Poland,” said IBRiS' communications director Kamil Smogorzewski.
“The army and NATO are breaking records because they are seen as a foundation and a guarantee of security," he added.
By contrast, trust in the European Union fell 4.4 points over the past year to 50.3 percent in September, from 54.7 percent in October 2024.
Overall distrust toward the EU rose 11.1 points to 43.8 percent, the highest level in recent years, with the share of those who “rather do not trust” increasing from 14.3 percent to 23.4 percent.
“The decline in trust in the European Union may indicate that its role is losing importance amid more urgent challenges,” Smogorzewski said, noting rising polarization and skepticism.
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Source: Polskie Radio 24