Most Poles oppose the return of compulsory military service, according to Rzeczpospolita.

Citing a survey by the IBRiS research center, the newspaper reported that 38% of respondents supported restoring conscription. More than 51% rejected the idea, including 33% who said they were generally against bringing back mandatory service.

The poll also showed that resistance to conscription cuts across political divisions. The proposal was opposed by supporters of the opposition, voters backing the ruling party, and people who did not take part in the latest election.

At the same time, compulsory basic military training for both men and women received far broader support. Nearly 77% of those surveyed backed the measure, while 17.6% firmly opposed it.

Poland’s armed forces are currently staffed on a professional basis and number 218,000 active personnel. The Defense Ministry plans to expand the military to 300,000 troops by 2039 and add another 200,000 people to the reserve.