Every third thinks that the prime minister should become a non-party figure. This is according to a nationally representative Gallup survey conducted between October 31 and November 8, 2024. among 806 people by the face-to-face method with tablets, BNT reports. The data show that the society in our country is undecided on the topic of what the potential prime minister should be.
Thus, 34% of the respondents indicate that a non-party candidacy is the best option. Nearly a quarter are of the opinion that the best way to form a government is for the Prime Minister to be the leader of a party. 15% believe that the candidate should not be a party leader, but only a representative of a formation. A significant share - 28%, are hesitant and cannot give an answer.
Here is what the breakdown by party preferences shows. The supporting GERB-SDS and "DPS - New beginning" they strongly believe that the prime minister should be a party leader. Among the APS electorate, the idea of leadership also prevails, although without a clear majority. BSP supporters seem hesitant - the number of people who want a party leader and those who want a supra-party figure is almost equal.
Voters for PP-DB, ITN and "Vazrazhdane" rather, they stand behind what is accepted as a more compromise option - a prime minister from outside the ranks of a political party.