When the rule of law is at stake, many people support sanctions even against their own state The EU has imposed financial sanctions on Poland for problems with judicial independence. The sanctions amount to more than €300 mill., and the sum continues to grow. How are the sanctions perceived by the Polish population? Are they considered justified and acceptable, and by whom? Dr. Dimiter Toshkov, Dr. Honorata Mazepus, Dr. Nikoleta Yordanova and Dr. Darinka Piqani • September 26, 2022