Poland public opinion split on mandatory military service

A recent poll conducted by United Surveys by IBRiS for Wirtualna Polska reveals divided public opinion in Poland regarding the reinstatement of mandatory military service and the role of women in defense.

Regarding the reinstatement of compulsory service, 47.4% of respondents support the move, while 46.1% oppose it. Support for the measure varies by political affiliation: 57% of opposition supporters favor reinstatement, compared to 40% of ruling coalition supporters. Among other voters, 58% oppose the return to mandatory service.

When specifically addressing women's involvement, 72.5% of participants support mandatory military training for women. However, there is a distinction in how this training should be applied. A majority (50.7%) believe women should be prepared for different roles than men, specifically focusing on medical services and logistics. Meanwhile, 21.8% believe women should follow the exact same rules and training as men, and 24.8% believe mandatory service should remain exclusive to men.