There are more than 50 different types of conflicts and wars worldwide today.

Omissions

• The MEP did not cite any source for the claim, though the figure is readily verifiable.
• The actual number of armed conflicts (around 130 according to the ICRC) is significantly higher than the threshold of 50 cited by the MEP, meaning the claim understates the true scale of global conflict.
• The claim refers to 'different types' of conflicts, which is ambiguous in translation from Polish ('różnego rodzaju'); the more precise English rendering is 'various conflicts and wars' rather than distinct typological categories.

Sources

• PrimaryInternational Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)The number of armed conflicts continues to climb, reaching around 130 in 2024 — more than double the number just 15 years ago. Over 20 active armed conflicts are currently taking place in Africa alone.
• PrimaryPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) — Conflict Trends 1946–2024In 2024, 74 non-state conflicts were recorded, resulting in approximately 17,500 battle-related deaths.
• PrimaryUppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) — Uppsala University press releaseIn all, UCDP registered 65 conflicts in which states were involved on one or both sides during 2025, which is also the highest number since records began.
• SecondaryICRC Appeal 2026 via ReliefWebWorldwide, the number of armed conflicts has more than doubled in the last 15 years, with around 130 active conflicts at the start of 2026.