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Polish public opinion on military and defense

Overview

Public opinion in Poland shows varying levels of support regarding military and defense measures. An IBRiS poll from July 2026 indicated that a majority of respondents (51.1%) opposed the reinstatement of mandatory conscription, though there was significant support (76.6%) for mandatory military training for both men and women.

By August 2026, subsequent polling by SW Research suggested that over half of the population (50.7%) supports increasing defense spending, even as the country allocates approximately 5 percent of its GDP to the military. Support for higher funding was particularly high among citizens under the age of 24 (70.1%), though some respondents noted that further spending should be contingent on the stability of state finances.

Entities

Dziennik Gazeta Prawna · Poland · SW Research

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] A survey by SW Research for Dziennik Gazety Prawnej shows over half of Poles support increasing defense spending.
[○ 1 SOURCE] 50.7 percent of respondents believe more money should be allocated to the army.
[○ 1 SOURCE] 70.1 percent of respondents under the age of 24 support increasing defense spending.
[○ 1 SOURCE] 27.5 percent of respondents believe current defense spending relative to GDP is sufficient.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Poland is spending over 200 billion PLN on defense this year, approximately 5 percent of GDP.

Timeline

26 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Poland: Survey shows majority support for increased defense spending
A SW Research poll shows over 50% of Poles support increasing defense spending, with the highest support (70.1%) found among citizens under 24.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Poland: 51% Reject Conscription Revival, 77% Favor Mandatory Military Training
A July 2026 IBRiS poll in Poland finds 51% oppose restoring conscription, while 77% back mandatory military training for men and women.

Sources

fakt.pl · kilimanjaro.com · kpodr.pl · moj.powiat.pl · polityka.co.pl · tychy24.net · wprost.pl