The results indicate that Although the topic of national security remains important to Poles, public support for radical solutions – such as forced military service – is weakening. The government will have to take this change of mood into account in the further debate on the state's defense model.
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Compulsory military service. This is what Poles said in the latest survey
Just half a year ago, more than half of the respondents were in favor of such a solution. Today it is only 39.2 percent. 45.5 percent respondents oppose the return of conscription, and 15.3 percent no opinion. This is the first survey in a long time in which opponents of compulsory military service prevail. This trend may indicate growing social concerns and fatigue with the topic of security in the context of the deteriorating international situation.
Who is most in favor of and against compulsory military service?
The survey also shows clear generational and social differences. Supporters of conscription are primarily older people – in the group over 70, as many as 59 percent support it. Definitely Residents of small villages (42%) and voters of the current government are also more likely to support it. Interestingly, supporters of compulsory military service draw their information mainly from Polsat's “Events” and place their political views most often on the left.
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On the other hand, Opposition to conscription predominates among women (49%), young people – both thirty-year-olds (59%) and representatives of Generation Z (58%) – that is, those who could be directly affected by the obligation. They are also against it residents of large cities (54%) and people with higher education (52%). This group most often uses news channels TVP Info, and politically they are located in the center.
The study was conducted on October 24-25, 2025 on a nationwide sample of 1,067 people.
