More than half of Polish citizens do not intend to undergo basic military training that the government aims to make available to all interested parties, according to a survey conducted by Opinia24.
Source: "European Truth" based on the results of the Opinia24 survey for RMF FM
Details: The public opinion research was conducted following the announcement by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the Minister of Defense regarding the organization of widely accessible basic training for all interested.
Tusk emphasized that there are definitely many people among the Poles willing to defend their country, and it is essential for the state to provide opportunities to gain such knowledge and skills. He stated that by 2027, Poland should be capable of training 100,000 volunteers annually.
Respondents were asked if they would be interested in undergoing training when the opportunity arises.
35% answered positively, of which 14% said they were definitely interested, and 21% indicated they were somewhat interested.
Conversely, 54% stated they do not plan to attend training, with 33% saying "definitely not", and 21% "probably not".
Among surveyed men, 18% expressed definite interest in the training, while 23% said they would consider participation.
Among women, 10% gave a definite positive response.
By age group, the largest share of those willing to attend training is among those aged 50-59.
Political preferences also show differences. Among supporters of the opposition party "Law and Justice", 15% expressed interest in the training, while among supporters of the "Civic Platform" - 21%. The highest interest was found among supporters of the coalition bloc "Third Way" where a total of 50% of respondents plan or are likely to take advantage of such an opportunity.
A total of 1,000 adults were surveyed from March 17 to 21.
Reminder:
- It was previously reported that the Ministry of Defense of Poland plans a two-day military training for parliament members this spring. The Minister of Defense, Mariusz Błaszczak, also stated that he intends to undergo military training himself.