More than half of Poland's citizens do not intend to participate in military training that the government wants to make available to all interested, according to a survey by Opinia24.
Source: "European Truth" based on the results of the Opinia24 survey for RMF FM
Details: The public opinion research was conducted following announcements by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the Minister of Defense about organizing widely accessible military training for everyone interested.
Tusk stated that many Poles are certainly ready to defend their country, and it is important for the state to provide opportunities to acquire such knowledge and skills. He mentioned that by 2027, Poland should be able to train 100,000 volunteers annually.
Respondents were asked if they would be interested in undergoing training when the opportunity arises.
35% answered affirmatively, with 14% stating they are definitely interested, and 21% indicating they are somewhat interested.
Meanwhile, 54% said they do not plan to attend training, of which 33% responded "definitely not", and 21% "probably not".
Among the surveyed men, 18% expressed definite interest in training, and 23% said they would consider participation.
Among women, 10% gave a definite affirmative response.
By age group, the highest 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" it was 21%. The highest interest was found among supporters of the coalition block "Third Way" – 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. Poland's Minister of Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, also announced plans to undergo military training.