The poll, commissioned by the private broadcaster RMF FM, found that 27 percent of respondents believe Poland could primarily count on assistance from European Union countries in a crisis, while 15 percent see the United States as the key source of support.
However, nearly a quarter of those surveyed — 24 percent — said they believe Poland could rely on neither the EU nor the US if faced with a genuine threat.
A further 18 percent said both would provide equal support, while 15 percent expressed no opinion.
The survey reveals significant political divisions in Polish society.
Supporters of the ruling Civic Coalition (KO) party and its candidate in the last election, Rafał Trzaskowski, show the strongest faith in Brussels, with 53 percent viewing the EU as Poland’s main security guarantor.
By contrast, voters aligned with Law and Justice (PiS) and supporters of President Karol Nawrocki view Washington as the primary ally, with 41 percent identifying the US as the most important security partner.
RMF FM described the widespread scepticism towards foreign allies as the poll’s most troubling finding.
The Opinia24 survey was conducted between 2 and 4 February among 1,000 respondents.
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Source: PAP, RFM FM