Half and half. Poles are equally divided on the issue of compulsory military service

Respondents were asked whether, due to the current situation in the world, Poland should restore compulsory military service.

47.4% were in favor of this solution. respondents. The answer "definitely yes" was given by 22.4 percent. respondents, and "probably yes" - 25 percent

46.1% are against restoring conscription. respondents. The "rather not" option was chosen by 26.3 percent. study participants, and 19.8 percent answered “definitely not.” 6.5% have no opinion on this matter. subjects.

Differences between voters

As reported by Wirtualna Polska, the majority of supporters of the ruling camp are opposed to the return of compulsory military service. A total of 51% expressed this opinion. people from this group. The restoration of conscription is supported by 40%, and 9%. there is no specific position.

Opposition supporters responded differently. 57% support the return of compulsory military service. of them, while 37% are against it. 6% declared no clear opinion. respondents.

Among the remaining voters, opposition to conscription dominates - it amounts to 58%. 39% are in favor of restoring compulsory military service. respondents, and 3 percent no opinion.

Conscription suspended

In Poland, compulsory military service was suspended in 2008. However, this does not mean its complete liquidation. The regulations, including the Homeland Defense Act, provide for the possibility of restoring compulsory service, among others: in a crisis situation.

The United Surveys by IBRiS study was conducted from October 2 to 4 on a nationwide sample of 1,000 people. CATI telephone interviews and CAWI Internet interviews were used. The declared estimation error is 3%. with a confidence level of 0.95.