Poland is considering reinstating conscription to bolster its armed forces but has made no decision, Deputy Defence Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said. The ministry is evaluating options; she personally supports mandatory service for both men and women. A transition period prioritising voluntary service would precede any formal rollout, and the ministry expects to announce a decision in the period ahead. Poland’s armed forces total more than 220,000 personnel, including professional sol

Poland is considering reinstating conscription to bolster its armed forces but has made no decision, Deputy Defence Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said. The ministry is evaluating options; she personally supports mandatory service for both men and women. A transition period prioritising voluntary service would precede any formal rollout, and the ministry expects to announce a decision in the period ahead. Poland’s armed forces total more than 220,000 personnel, including professional soldiers and the Territorial Defence Force, which is mainly part-time volunteers who combine service with civilian work or education.