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    Mandatory Military Service: More Than Half of Poles Say “Yes”

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    1. Auspectress on

      # Are Poles Ready to Return to the Barracks?

      A recent study conducted by **Opinia24** for **RMF FM** in February 2026 reveals a surprising shift in public sentiment. More than half of citizens favor the reinstatement of mandatory basic military service, although opposition remains very strong among the youngest age group.

      # Key Statistics

      * **52% of Poles** support the return of mandatory service (including 31% who “strongly” support it).
      * **Strongest resistance** is seen in the 25–29 age group—43% of respondents in this category say “no.”
      * **Law and Justice (PiS) voters** (73%) are the most ardent supporters of reinstating the draft.

      # Who Supports the Return of the Draft?

      Demographic analysis shows that the primary proponents of reinstating basic military service are:

      * **Men** (57%)
      * **People aged 50–59** (61%)
      * **Individuals with vocational education** (59%)

      High levels of support were also declared by **Law and Justice (PiS)** voters (73%) and those who voted for **Karol Nawrocki** in the presidential election (62% in the first round, 60% in the second).

      # Who Opposes Military Service?

      The strongest opposition to bringing back mandatory service is expressed by:

      * **People aged 25–29** (43%)
      * **Individuals with higher education** (39%)
      * **Rafał Trzaskowski’s voters** in the second round of the presidential election (35%)

      #

    2. Auspectress on

      As always. Old people are in favor because “We did it so you all must suffer too” (Most PIS voters are already on retirement).

      And as always, those who would be forced say no to it. I have seen one survey from 2022 and it turns out women are away more in favour of mandatory conscription than men (My body not my choice?)

    4. TJAU216 on

      How was the Polish conscription back when it existed, did it produce useful combat capable troops or was it just a waste of time?

    7. silentspectator27 on

      Let me guess, the ones “for” are way beyond the age or gender for military service.

    8. aleopardstail on

      let me guess, the half that said yes are the ones who would be exempt?

      whats stopping those in favour of signing up?

    11. DaySecure7642 on

      Poland knows better than anyone the importance of defense after WW2. The Baltic states, Finland and Moldova should also arm themselves to the teeth now as they could be next on the chopping board.

    13. aro_plane on

      Yeah and that “half” consists of people who will never be subjected to it, meaning women and old men. FUCK RIGHT OFF.

    14. AlaskanSamsquanch on

      Good, Europe needs to wake up and realize Russia might not be the only big enemy in the future. Trump has shown us how quickly an ally can turn into an adversary. A wise man once said, if you’re not sitting at the table it’s because you’re on the menu.

    15. Vegetable_Might_3359 on

      In Croatia there are ads saying how good it will be bla bla and cut to that they will pay 90% of soldiers pay and its 1100€. No wonder none wants to go to army.

    17. ricketycricket1995 on

      Shit, why don’t the people who are for military service voluntarily sign up for it then?
      52% of the population that supports this would be more than enough. Additionally, you get people that are super into it, not some reddit IT nerds /s
      But seriously, I am always frustrated when they run those same interviews in my country, and the majority of people not affected by it, swear by it.

    19. BigBad-Wolf on

      To all the people here replying “it’s actually men that support it!” CBOS studied people’s opinions on the fairness of male only conscription and such are the results: [https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fmindless-monday-08-december-2025-v0-9n3vdpeei46g1.jpeg%3Fwidth%3D1080%26format%3Dpjpg%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D385fd4418d16d6a3600efe62f83b00bab616c5ed](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fmindless-monday-08-december-2025-v0-9n3vdpeei46g1.jpeg%3Fwidth%3D1080%26format%3Dpjpg%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D385fd4418d16d6a3600efe62f83b00bab616c5ed)

      On the average basically the same, and in the youngest demographic women are vastly more in favour of conscripting men.

    20. CrazyWriterHippo on

      So, sign up then? If all of these people sign up, no need for mandatory service.

      Oh, it’s just fucking boomers again? 

    22. hellranger788 on

      Have they discussed how long it would be? Being so close to Russia, I imagine it would be an unwelcome but necessary thing to have. But I personally would hate having no choice in it, but again, if I was so close to a country that enjoyed war as much as Russia, I’d atleast understand.

    24. thejeejee on

      Problem with this is mandatory military service should only be voted on by those who are going, or are already serving.

      Otherwise the overpopulated boomer generation will vote yes because they will never have to be the ones in the frontlines. Or fighting at all

      My life should not be voted on by people who haven’t even lived in the same fucking world as me

    25. oreopl on

      I know 0 people under 50 that say “yes” to this bullshit. Let’s build a few submarines and some nukes, I’m confident will be left alone after that.

    26. NotQuiteLoona on

      If I’m ready to give my life for my country, this doesn’t mean anyone else do. This is bullshit. We need to absolutely exclude from voting on issues the people whom it doesn’t affect, so that men wouldn’t be able to vote for/against abortions (a painful problem for Poland), and people who are not able to be conscripted or won’t be able to conscripted in the next two years wouldn’t be able to vote for/against conscription.

    27. Kaiser93 on

      Typical.

      Here, it’s either women and old guys (50+) who are salty the younger generation didn’t have to waste 2 years of their life. I expect everywhere to be the same.

    28. Ok_Photo_865 on

      One of the best things you can do for your population. That said, high level of direction is needed in the training.

    30. DefInnit on

      Poland (and the Baltic States) should consult Finland. The Finns are the experts in this and polls there show they’re mostly for it.

      It’s mandatory military service (6-12 months depending on role and then becoming reservists) for territorial defense, not imperial power projection.

    31. arbicus123 on

      Im guessing its old conservative men who were in the army during communist times and think young men should also join the army to “mature”