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Poland Plans Mandatory Military Training for All Adult Men

The Polish government aims to bolster national defense with widespread military training and increased defense spending in response to regional threats.

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Polen. Der polnische Premierminister Donald Tusk während eines gemeinsamen Briefings mit dem ukrainischen Premierminister Denys Shmyhal in Kiew, der Hauptstadt der Ukraine. Polens Premierminister Donald Tusk während einer Pressekonferenz: Er warnt vor unkontrollierter Migration nach Europa Foto: picture alliance / Photoshot | -
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Overview

  • Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans to develop a model by the end of 2025 for mandatory military training for all adult men, excluding a return to conscription.
  • The initiative seeks to create a capable reserve force to address potential security threats, particularly from neighboring Russia and Belarus.
  • Women will have the option to participate in the training, although the program is primarily targeted at men, according to Tusk.
  • Poland intends to expand its military force, including reservists, to 500,000 personnel and increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from 4.2% in 2024.
  • President Andrzej Duda has proposed a constitutional amendment to set a minimum defense spending threshold of 4% of GDP, reinforcing Poland's commitment to security investments.