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Poland to Train 400,000 Citizens for Defense by 2027

12/9/2025

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Poland plans to train 400,000 citizens by 2027 as part of a civilian defense program focused on survival skills.
Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz says Poland faces the most dangerous times since World War II, citing rising threats.
The government seeks 4.8% of GDP for defense and to build an 'eastern shield' along Poland's borders.
Activists warn that linking migration to security risks could fuel far-right agendas.

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Poland plans to train 400,000 citizens by 2027 as part of a civilian defense program focused on survival skills.
Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz says Poland faces the most dangerous times since World War II, citing rising threats.
The government seeks 4.8% of GDP for defense and to build an 'eastern shield' along Poland's borders.
Activists warn that linking migration to security risks could fuel far-right agendas.