According to a study conducted by pollster UCE Research for the onet.pl news website, 28.7 percent of respondents believe that presidential contenders should prioritise measures to curb price increases in stores.
Meanwhile, 27.3 percent of respondents each emphasised the need for policies to "protect society against price increases" and to "lower the cost of medicines."
When asked what issues presidential candidates should focus on most during the election campaign, respondents highlighted several economic and social concerns.
Beyond inflation, 24.6 percent of those surveyed called for a greater focus on building affordable housing for sale and rent, while 22.9 percent want candidates to prioritise reducing income taxes.
Additionally, 22.7 percent supported limiting access to Poland’s generous 800-plus child benefits for foreigners.
Among other key concerns, 21.2 percent of those polled are seeking lower value-added tax (VAT) rates, 18.2 percent urge improved access to specialist doctors, and 17.3 percent call for comprehensive policies to bring down inflation.
A further 17.1 percent want shorter waiting times for medical appointments within the national health service.
Social and environmental issues ranked lower on the list of priorities, with 12.6 percent of respondents identifying abortion rights and 10.3 percent mentioning climate policy.
The survey was carried out between January 24 and 26 on a representative sample of 1,010 adults aged 18 to 80.
Poland’s presidential election is scheduled for May 18. If no contender wins more than 50 percent of the vote, a second round will be held two weeks later.
Conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda, who has been president since 2015, is ineligible to seek a third term under election rules. His second term in office ends on August 6.
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Source: PAP