The poll shows distrust in courts has risen markedly since Donald Tusk’s centre-left ruling coalition came to power in late 2023. Tusk promised to restore the independence of Poland’s courts and improve their efficiency after controversial judicial reforms by the former Conservative (PiS) government. Then, 41 per cent distrusted courts, while 38 per cent trusted them. European institutions including the European Commission and the European Court of Justice (ECJ) agreed. The PiS reforms were also questioned by some on the Polish Right, including the Confederation Party.