The Culture of Anti-Politics in Poland

Between Democratization and Autocratization

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https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.23.2026.102.05

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democracy, anti-politics, autocratization, anti-political culture

Abstract

The aim of the article is to empirically verify hypotheses positing the existence of a culture of anti-politics in Poland. The author focuses on the period between 2015 and 2023, examining the processes of autocratization within the political system and their impact on the culture of anti-politics. The analysis is conducted on two dimensions of political culture: behavioral and evaluative. The data used in the article are derived from Polish research centers (CBOS) and the European Election Studies (EES), which serve as the basis for comparative research.

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Author Biography

  • Jacek Ziółkowski, University of Warsaw

    Assistant Professor at the University of Warsaw’s Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, affiliated with the Department of Political Theory and Political Thought. His research addresses political theory, political social engineering and propaganda, mechanisms of political influence, and patterns of political and civic participation, including the culture of anti-politics. He is the author of books on political authority, hostility in political life, and hybrid regimes.

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29-05-2026

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Vol. 23 No. 2(102) (2026): Democracy – Technological Transformation – Society

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“The Culture of Anti-Politics in Poland: Between Democratization and Autocratization”. 2026. Politeja 23 (2(102): 75-103. https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.23.2026.102.05.