# Polish public opinion on military and defense

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-public-opinion-on-military-and-defense
> Updated: 2026-08-17T04:54:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: 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.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-survey-shows-majority-support-for-increased-defense-spending

### 2026-07-20: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-51-reject-conscription-revival-77-favor-mandatory-military-training

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