CBOS: 78% of Poles positive about social benefits

The majority of Poles surveyed by pollster CBOS assess social reforms carried out by the government positively. As much as 87 percent of the respondents said that they support the idea of free medicine for senior citizens, 78 percent approve of the 500+ social benefit program, while 73 percent are for lower retirement age of 60 for women and 65 for men. Other projects have also gained broad support. 70 percent of Poles approve raising the hourly minimum wage to PLN 12 and 68 percent are for raising the tax threshold.