"We are in the final stretch of a major project that will increase the security of Poland and the whole of Europe,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said today. Together with ministers, he participated in an event dedicated to the new capabilities of the Polish Armed Forces, which will be financed under the EU SAFE programme. He addressed three myths that have arisen around SAFE. First, the programme does not threaten our sovereignty. Second, the so-called conditionality of SAFE is supervisory and anti-corruption in nature. Third, as much as 89% of the programme's funds will go to Polish industry. The implementation of SAFE will not undermine transatlantic relations or Poland's strategic interests in cooperation with the United States. Nearly 12,000 Polish companies will benefit from the programme. Today, the Sejm adopted the Senate's amendments to the act implementing SAFE. The bill will now go to the President.

"Armenia's European aspirations are absolutely justified. Poland was, is, and will remain an advocate of wise and pragmatic enlargement of the European Union,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The talks focused on supporting Armenia's accession to the European Union, as well as on bilateral cooperation. An example of this cooperation is the agreement on bilateral military-technical cooperation signed today by Poland's Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Armenia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan. The leaders also discussed the importance of democratic reforms and a shared understanding of history.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Warsaw with Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir. "In times of geopolitical uncertainty, integration among like-minded states is beneficial, particularly in the sphere of security,” the Prime Minister said. A referendum will be held in Iceland on whether to open negotiations on accession to the European Union. It is in Poland's interest, given its close cooperation with Iceland, for the country to integrate with the EU as soon as possible. At the same time, Donald Tusk once again called on President Karol Nawrocki to sign the legislation enabling Poland to use funds from the EU SAFE programme. Similar appeals have also been made to the President by business communities in Poland.

"We, Poles, know how important it is to tighten ties when it comes to defence cooperation and security in the northern and north-eastern dimension of Europe,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The heads of government discussed further strengthening strategic relations between their countries, particularly in industrial and defence cooperation, which is already very strong. The meeting also confirmed that Poland and Norway share converging views on the current geopolitical situation and a common vision for regional security. The talks took place at the Dęba-Lipa Land Forces Training Centre, where Polish-Norwegian military cooperation is implemented in practice and Ukrainian soldiers undergo training.

During this year's Munich Security Conference, Prime Minister Donald Tusk delivered a laudatory speech for the recipient of the Ewald von Kleist Award, which this year was awarded to the heroic Ukrainian Nation.

"What we are observing today reinforces our belief that Poland can be one of the best places in the world for the development of the economy and innovation,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during the ceremony establishing the Future Council, composed of representatives of the worlds of business and science. Poland's ambition is not only to participate in the global race for a better future, but above all to lead it. The Council's work will rely on cooperation among exceptionally ambitious and experienced individuals who have achieved success in their respective fields on a global scale, while remaining strongly connected to Poland. The Council will be chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domański.

The Prime Minister paid a visit to the capital of Ukraine, which for nearly four years has been grappling with the consequences of brutal Russian attacks, including on energy infrastructure. "All decent people in the world cannot have any doubts about which side to stand on. By supporting Ukraine in its resistance against Russia's senseless aggression, we support what is right and true in the world,” the head of government assessed. There will be no just, secure Europe, and no secure Poland, without an independent Ukraine. That is why Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a letter of intent on joint production of weapons and ammunition. Direct support from Poland is also flowing to Kyiv in the form of, among other things, power generators.

"We have decided to establish an analytical team and possibly launch an investigation in connection with the scandal in the United States involving pedophilia,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said ahead of a Cabinet meeting. Poland will cooperate with U.S. authorities and international partners. The aim includes protecting any potential Polish victims. There are also suspicions that Russian services may have co-organized this operation, so the matter is of significant importance to national security. The head of government also announced a visit to Kyiv at the invitation of President Zelenskyy. The Prime Minister also referred to record-breaking frost across the country and appealed to crisis-response services to remain on full readiness.

The European Commission has approved Poland's request for the disbursement of funds from the SAFE programme for defence investments. "This is a watershed moment. SAFE was in part conceived and initiated by Poland. From the very first day of our government, we did everything to ensure that NATO's eastern border became an important task for all of Europe,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said ahead of a meeting of the Council of Ministers. Poland, as the largest beneficiary, will receive nearly PLN 200 billion, with as much as 80 percent going to Polish companies. These funds will stimulate the Polish economy. Today, the government adopted the assumptions of Poland's foreign policy for the coming year, focusing on relations with allies and with states that pose a threat to Poland's security.

"Trust, not coercion, was the key to the entire Transatlantic Community, and to the security of both the EU and the United States. We must remember that,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said shortly before the informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels. European leaders convened in connection with U.S. claims regarding Greenland. The head of government stressed that Europe must act calmly, responsibly, and together, protecting the foundations of security and its relations with American partners. At the same time, a temporary crisis in relations with the United States must not push the issue of peace in Ukraine to the sidelines, as the security of all Europe depends on it.