Is the commission to investigate Russian influence meant to eliminate Donald Tusk from public life? Kantar poll for "Fakty" TVN and TVN24

In a telephone survey carried out by Kantar for "Fakty" TVN and TVN24 on June 5-6, the respondents were asked if, in their view, the commission to investigate Russian influence in Poland is primarily meant to eliminate Donald Tusk from public life.

35% of respondents chose the answer "definitely yes", while 23% said "probably yes". Therefore, a total of 58% of those surveyed think the commission to investigate Russian influence is primarily meant to eliminate Donald Tusk from public life.

The opposite view was expressed by 27% of those asked. The answer "definitely not" was picked by 7%, while "probably not" - by 20%.

The answer "hard to say" was picked by 15% of respondents.

The latest telephone survey was carried out by Kantar on June 5-6, 2023 on a countrywide, representative sample of 1,003 people aged 18+.

Last week, Poland's President Andrzej Duda signed into law the bill proposed by the ruling party to let a panel investigate whether opposition parties allowed Poland to be unduly influenced by Russia. He said he would send it to the Constitutional Tribunal for review only after it comes into force.

A few days later, Duda said he would propose amendments to the legislation, reacting to criticism that it could result in banning opposition politicians from public office.

Dozens of law professors, law and constitution experts voiced their concerns as the bill, passed by PiS and ratified by the president, violates as many as 17 articles of the constitution. Among them is the right to a fair and transparent trial, article on gathering and sharing information on citizens, and the provision stating that public authority organs act in accordance to the law.

The U.S. Department of State well as the EU Parliament and Commission have both expressed concerns regarding "Lex Tusk".