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Poland’s Security Strategy: A Stronger Europe and Transatlantic Unity

04.03.2025

Poland faces unique geopolitical challenges that require the government’s full focus and mobilization. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced an intensification of efforts to strengthen national defense by accelerating legislative work, tightening international cooperation, and participating in discussions on new EU defense financing mechanisms. He emphasized that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own armament. Poland has long argued that strengthening Europe’s security should be a top priority for EU leaders.

Cabinet Meeting

Full Mobilization for National Security

The Prime Minister stressed the need to accelerate work on the bill concerning special rules for preparing and implementing defense-related investments. The project requires further refinement and close interdepartmental cooperation. The Ministry of National Defense, as the key institution in this matter, will be responsible for setting the pace of work, which must proceed exceptionally quickly.

“We will be making decisions that require full solidarity. In the coming days and weeks, it will be necessary to suspend futile debates, prestige disputes, and coalition misunderstandings. We face decisions that will be taken in an emergency mode,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk before the Cabinet meeting.

According to the Prime Minister, politics today cannot be detached from ethical and moral values, which are crucial for many people.

“Today, history is unfolding in such a way that the ethical and moral dimension of politics is becoming extremely important. Pragmatism does not always have to be in conflict with decency,” said the Prime Minister.

The best policy is one that is both effective, ensures security and efficiency, and remains aligned with ethical principles.

Poland supports Ukraine’s efforts toward sovereignty, territorial integrity, and enhanced defense capabilities. This aligns with Poland’s national security interests.

“Security, Europe!”

Poland’s adopted strategy has become a guiding principle for the entire European Union. Not only is Poland currently holding the six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, but it has also prioritized security as the key focus of European policies. Poland is now consistently working to harmonize two critical needs – a strong Europe while maintaining the best possible relations with the United States.

“Today, these issues may seem difficult to reconcile, but that does not weaken our determination or our conviction that we are on the right path – that is, the maximum intensification of efforts to strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities. At the same time, despite all circumstances, we are consistently ensuring the best possible transatlantic relations and cooperation with our most important ally, the United States,” said Donald Tusk.

Before the Council of Ministers meeting, the Prime Minister also commented on U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration's decision to suspend aid to Ukraine. He acknowledged that reports from the border, including from Poland’s hub in Jasionka, confirm the American side’s announcements.

“This, of course, puts Europe, Ukraine, and also Poland in a more difficult situation. We must face it – there is no room here for resentment toward reality. That was precisely the focus of the meeting in London,” added the Prime Minister.

During the London meeting, European countries, EU institutions, and non-EU nations – including Norway, Turkey, and Canada – unanimously emphasized the need to strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities. Participants expressed full readiness for close cooperation and joint security efforts, including coordinated actions with NATO countries.

European Commission Plan – “ReArm Europe”

Prime Minister Donald Tusk referred to the proposal by the President of the European Commission to enhance Europe’s defense capabilities—both its own and those of its partners, including Ukraine.

“Tomorrow evening in Brussels, we will discuss this, and on Thursday, we will make decisions at the extraordinary European Council. These European Commission proposals signal a fundamental shift in terms of financing Europe’s and its member states’ defense capabilities,” said the Prime Minister.

The plan proposes allocating an additional €800 billion for defense, structured around five pillars:

  1. Unlocking national public funds for defense without the risk of exceeding budget deficits – potentially generating €650 billion over four years.
  2. Providing EU member states with €150 billion in loans for key defense systems.
  3. Redirecting EU funds toward military investments.
  4. Mobilizing private capital for defense projects.
  5. Engaging the European Investment Bank in defense financing.

A portion of these funds could be allocated to assisting war-torn Ukraine.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk also announced a review of Poland’s National Recovery Plan to consider reallocating resources toward defense, the defense industry, and economic resilience.