Poles Want Priority for Their Businesses in Ukraine’s Postwar Reconstruction: Survey Results
14 July 16:39
In Poland, there is broad public consensus regarding the business sector’s participation in Ukraine’s reconstruction. More than three-quarters of Polish citizens believe that, due to the large-scale support provided to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, Polish businesses should be given priority in post-war contracts. This is evidenced by the results of a United Surveys by IBRiS poll conducted for the Wirtualna Polska portal, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
“According to the survey, 76.4% of Poles believe that Polish companies should be given priority when future contracts are awarded. This position is supported by voters from both the ruling party and the opposition,” the survey results state.
Sociologists asked respondents whether Polish companies should have priority access to contracts in Ukraine, given the significant assistance Poland has provided to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale war.
76.4% of those surveyed answered in the affirmative. Of these, 46% fully support this idea, while another 30.4% “tend to support” it.
11.2% of respondents opposed the idea: 8.2% answered “rather not,” and 3% said “definitely not.” Another 12.4% were undecided.
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Breakdown by political views of respondents
The breakdown by political views shows solidarity on this issue across different camps:
Supporters of the ruling coalition (KO, Lewica, PSL, and Polska 2050): 68% were in favor of prioritizing Poland, while 23% were against it.
Supporters of the opposition (PiS, Razem, Konfederacja, and Konfederacja Korony Polskiej): 82% supported this idea, while only 6% opposed it.
The electorate of far-right parties (Konfederacja and Grzegorz Braun’s Konfederacja Korony Polskiej): 81% were in favor, 19% were undecided, and none of the respondents in this group opposed the idea.
“Even among those who have not decided on their political preferences or do not plan to vote, 79% believe that Polish companies should be given priority in future contracts in Ukraine,” the report states.
According to Wirtualna Polska, the issue of Polish business participation in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction is increasingly becoming a topic of public debate and is viewed as one of the key aspects of protecting Poland’s economic interests.
The survey was conducted by United Surveys by IBRiS on June 26–28, 2026, among a representative sample of 1,000 adult Poles. The research was carried out using a combination of online and telephone interviews (CAWI/CATI).
Poland is one of Ukraine’s key partners in matters of future reconstruction. More than 3,000 Polish companies, most of which are small and medium-sized businesses, were preparing to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects. After the outbreak of full-scale war, Warsaw also became one of the main logistics and trade hubs for Ukraine.
Polish Businesses’ Readiness for Major Contracts
As previously reported, the Polish business publication Interia Biznes covered the current state of Polish businesses’ preparations for post-war projects and the existing obstacles. Despite political tensions, Polish companies—particularly in the construction, energy, and logistics sectors—see enormous financial potential in Ukraine’s reconstruction.
According to World Bank estimates, the cost of the country’s reconstruction could exceed $500 billion over the next decade. Polish firms have a “geographical advantage” and the necessary experience, which allows them to position themselves as a key hub for the reconstruction effort.
“Polish companies have natural advantages; they are reliable partners in Ukraine’s modernization,” note experts from the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce.
Some major players, such as Budimex and Polimex Mostostal, have already signed cooperation agreements and are negotiating the modernization of the energy sector. Business leaders are confident that the best mechanism for large-scale investments will be a partnership between the government and private investors. They expect the government to implement effective capital protection measures, as risks remain high.
Key Threats and Demands on the Government
Despite optimistic forecasts, representatives of Polish business point to significant obstacles that could hold back investment. The greatest concerns relate to payment security and the predictability of the legal environment, especially following disputes over specific contracts at the local level. Companies emphasize that implementing projects worth hundreds of millions of zlotys is impossible without an intergovernmental agreement between Poland and Ukraine.
Polish entrepreneurs are calling on the government to provide more active support at the international level, as competitors from other EU countries receive stronger backing from their governments. The business community is appealing to politicians in both countries to end the confrontation, as it directly harms economic interests. According to entrepreneurs, successful reconstruction requires political stability, which will allow for a transition from declarations to actual large-scale work.
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