Polish lawmakers push bill for compulsory military training for all parliamentarians

During a Rozwój Plus event held in the Sejm, MEP Michał Dworczyk outlined a bill that would obligate all Polish deputies and senators, including those serving in the European Parliament, to undergo compulsory military training before turning 60. The program comprises a 30-day theoretical course at the Academy of War Arts followed by a 28-day practical field segment, with options for alternative service like medical duties.

Dworczyk emphasized the need for a broad, well-trained reserve and argued that legislators should lead by example. The proposal also permits parliamentarians to enlist in the Territorial Defence Force, mirroring the U.S. National Guard model. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki publicly endorsed the initiative, calling for the law’s adoption to demonstrate the importance of defence preparedness.