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More Poles back return of compulsory military service than oppose it, poll finds

Eric Kliszcz

14.10.2026, 09:04

The study published by RMF24 on Wednesday found that more than half of young Poles oppose a return to mandatory military service. — The study published by RMF24 on Wednesday found that more than half of young Poles oppose a return to mandatory military service. Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Fears of a belligerent Russia have revived debate on whether Poland should reinstate conscription.