Poland Prepares New Self-Defense Legislation Amid Ukraine Conflict

The new law aims to enhance Poland's self-defense capabilities in response to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

Poland's government has introduced legislation to improve the nation's self-defense capacity, including funding for first aid courses, better public warning systems, and more emergency shelters.
The initiative is prompted by the conflict in neighboring Ukraine, where Russia has recently captured territory.
The legislation, expected to be presented to Parliament in May, seeks to prepare Poland for potential extreme situations, including armed conflict.
The law will enable organized self-defense and first aid courses for Poles, including school children, and aims to increase the quality and number of emergency shelters.
Funding for these initiatives will come from the central government and the European Union funds recently unfrozen for Poland.