Since the end of last year, the far-right party Confederation of the Crown of Poland has gained significant strength on the Polish political scene: in our last survey it had 11% support. It is associated with anti-Ukrainian and anti-EU views. Its leader, Grzegorz Braun, known for his controversial statements and behaviour, is increasingly drawing the attention of both Polish and foreign media. For this reason, we decided to take a closer look at his supporters, namely those who declared trust in him in two of our subsequent surveys.

Among those who trust Grzegorz Braun, men dominate. There is also a notable representation of individuals with secondary and vocational education, as well as skilled workers. Over half of those who trust the leader of the Confederation of the Crown of Poland are residents of rural areas. They are characterized by right-wing views and a strong commitment to religious practices. Although the Confederation of the Crown of Poland is the party closest to those who trust Grzegorz Braun, only one in ten voted for him in the first round of the presidential elections in 2025, while over half voted for Karol Nawrocki.

Average sympathy ratings for nationalities among people declaring trust in Grzegorz Braun and among all respondents

Trust in Grzegorz Braun is associated with a more critical attitude toward other nations and ethnic groups. A stronger than average aversion is particularly visible toward Ukrainians, Germans, and Jews, and there is less sympathy for nations of Western Europe. The exceptions are Russians and Belarusians, toward whom those trusting Grzegorz Braun declare, on average, less negativity than the general adult Polish population, as well as Americans and Hungarians, who evoke more sympathy among Brown supporters than among all respondents.

Among supporters of Grzegorz Braun, a significantly stronger Eurosceptic attitude is also noticeable than among the general population. Opposition to Poland's membership in the EU is expressed by over one-third of them (35%) compared to 13% among all respondents.

Attitude toward Poland's membership in the European Union among people declaring trust in Grzegorz Braun and among all respondents

Almost three-quarters of those declaring trust in Grzegorz Braun (72%) believe that Poland's sovereignty is limited by EU membership, while among the general population, this opinion is expressed by less than two-fifths (38%).

Opinions on Poland's membership in the European Union among people declaring trust in Grzegorz Braun and among all respondents