Polish Ruling Coalition Faces Narrowing Majority In New Poll

A Polish political coalition, including parties like PiS and Konfederacja, is facing potential clashes over the upcoming budget for 2027. There is concern that costly amendments to the budget could be proposed and supported by opposition parties, leading to a lack of control over the budgetary situation. The Centrum parliamentary club is considering various coalition and independent options for the upcoming parliamentary elections, with coalition variants currently appearing more probable. The club aims to avoid actions that could lead to early elections and electoral losses. While the intention behind tax simplification measures is shared, a proposed withholding tax for business-to-business transactions is under review. The proposal includes a 0.5% rate for 2028 and a 1% rate thereafter. Concerns exist regarding subjective incentives and dimensional requirements, potentially favoring larger businesses over small and medium-sized enterprises. A new poll by Wirtualna Polska indicates the ruling coalition in Poland is currently two votes short of maintaining its parliamentary majority. This finding contrasts with a previous poll from Rzeczpospolita which suggested the coalition could continue to govern. The shift in polling data suggests a potential change in the political landscape. The broadcaster noted these results arrived at an exceptional moment for the government.