Poland Plans Mandatory Military Training for All Adult Men

Prime Minister Tusk cites security concerns over Russia and aims to expand Poland's military reserves to 500,000 personnel.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a plan to implement mandatory military training for all adult men to bolster national defense capabilities.
The initiative aims to create a reserve force of 500,000 personnel, up from the current military size of 200,000, making it the largest EU military within NATO.
Tusk emphasized that the training would not reinstate conscription but would prepare citizens for potential threats, with voluntary participation open to women.
The decision comes as Poland increases its defense spending to 5% of GDP and invests heavily in U.S. and South Korean military equipment, including tanks and missile systems.
Concerns over shifting U.S. foreign policy and Russia's aggression in Ukraine have prompted Poland to strengthen its defense strategy and NATO commitments.