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From luxury to readiness: How Poland is preparing its people for crisis

Stanisław Kaleta
 29.03.2026, 08:20
The initial ‘Always Ready’ program ran for six weeks towards the end of 2025. A fuller version, still voluntary, is set to begin later this year. Photo: WOT
The initial ‘Always Ready’ program ran for six weeks towards the end of 2025. A fuller version, still voluntary, is set to begin later this year. Photo: WOT

Building a mentality of readiness is not easy after decades of peace and prosperity.