A significant rift in public opinion regarding Ukraine's future in the European Union has been recorded in Poland. According to the latest sociological research data, the majority of the country's citizens oppose Kyiv's accession to the EU. These figures highlight the complexity of the current political landscape and the depth of disagreement within Polish society.

Poll Figures: The Majority Opposes

The results of a large-scale study conducted by the Institute of Market and Social Research IBRiS for the radio station Radio Zet were published by RBC-Ukraine. The poll, conducted via standardized telephone interviews (CATI) on June 12 and 13, 2026, covered 1,068 respondents.

Responses to the question of whether Ukraine should become a member of the European Union were distributed as follows:

  • 59.7% of respondents expressed opposition to accession.
  • 35.4% of respondents supported the idea of membership.

Thus, almost 60% of Polish citizens today are skeptical about the prospect of Ukrainian integration into the EU.

Political Rift: Coalition vs. Opposition

The poll data particularly vividly illustrates the dependence of opinion on the political sympathies of the respondents. The gap between supporters of the ruling coalition and opposition forces turned out to be colossal.

Among voters of parties included in the government coalition — "Civic Platform," "The Left," the Polish People's Party, and "Poland 2050" — support for Ukraine's accession to the EU stands at 64%. Only 32% of this group oppose it.

The picture is diametrically opposite among supporters of opposition forces, including "Law and Justice," "Confederation," "Confederation of the Polish Crown," and the "Sum" party. Here, only 24% support Ukraine's EU membership, while the overwhelming majority — 73% — speak out categorically against it.

Background for Tension

The poll results come against the backdrop of deteriorating bilateral relations between Warsaw and Kyiv. The trigger for the escalation of tension was the decision by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to award the title of "Heroes of the UPA" to one of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This action provoked sharp criticism from Polish authorities. In response, Polish President Karol Nawrocki decided to strip President Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, which became a symbol of the cooling of diplomatic relations.