A recent poll shows that 51.2 percent of respondents view President Andrzej Duda’s proposal for NATO members to allocate 3 percent of GDP to defense favorably, while fewer than 19 percent oppose it. The study, conducted by SW Research for rp.pl, highlights a notable split in opinion among Poles on this security spending plan.
During a joint press event with Jens Stoltenberg, the president urged allies to elevate defense spending to three percent. He noted that the two percent benchmark served well in 2014, but circumstances have evolved, and it is time for a collective increase to strengthen security policy. He expressed pride in Poland’s role within the North Atlantic Alliance and called for a united effort to boost defense readiness.
Readers were directed to follow up coverage of the president’s proposal to reach the three percent goal for defense spending within NATO. The survey specifically asked Poles to evaluate the president’s stance on defense budgets.
The results show 51.2 percent of participants approving the idea, 18.7 percent disapproving, and about 30 percent opting not to express an opinion. The researchers explained that the total does not perfectly equal one hundred because figures are rounded to one decimal place.
According to Przemysław Wesołowski, head of the polling firm, the idea of increasing defense spending is more likely to be welcomed by men than by women, with 59 percent vs. 45 percent, respectively. The data also reveal that strong support for the initiative comes from roughly six in ten respondents aged 35 to 49, and from the same share of those with net monthly incomes above a certain threshold. This pattern suggests a demographic tilt in favor of higher spending among middle-aged adults and higher earners.
Geographic and community size factors also influence opinions. Residents of larger towns, especially those with populations between 20,000 and 99,000, show greater willingness to increase defense budgets compared with smaller communities. These nuances help explain why regional and urban contexts shape attitudes toward national security spending.
Wesołowski added commentary on the findings, underscoring that the debate over defense expenditure is becoming a clearer political priority for many voters. Additional analyses emphasize that public sentiment on the NATO funding question is not uniform and reflects a broad spectrum of views across different groups.
Further reading on the topic discusses the question of whether the three percent target is appropriate and how it relates to broader security goals. Analysts note that some experts view a two percent floor as a baseline rather than a ceiling, framing the discussion around sustainable, long-term defense commitments for allied nations.
The results originate from a poll conducted by SW Research and presented to readers of rp.pl, illustrating how Polish public opinion is shaping discussions about defense policy within the alliance. The findings contribute to a wider dialogue about how NATO members balance security needs with domestic economic considerations, particularly as regional and global security dynamics continue to evolve.
Source attribution remains with the pollster and publication, which compiled and summarized the data for public consumption. The study offers a snapshot of contemporary attitudes toward defense budgets and highlights the ongoing debate about how best to allocate resources to protect member states while maintaining fiscal responsibility.