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EU commmitted to defence loan bill with Poland despite president's veto

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Posted on March 13, 2026

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BRUSSELS, March 13 (Reuters) - The European Commission is committed to continue with the loan agreement with Poland under the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE), a Commission spokesperson said on

European Commission Maintains Defence Loan Deal with Poland Despite Veto

EU-Poland Defence Loan Agreement and Political Response

Commission's Commitment to the Loan Agreement

BRUSSELS, March 13 (Reuters) - The European Commission is committed to continue with the loan agreement with Poland under the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE), a Commission spokesperson said on Friday after Poland's president had said he would veto legislation enacting the mechanism to spend 43.7 billion euros.

Polish Government's Stance on Defence Funding

Prime Minister's Assurance Despite Presidential Veto

Earlier on Friday, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk already said Poland will use the European Union programme to fund defence despite the presidential veto of the scheme.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro; Editing by Bart Meijer)

Key Takeaways

  • SAFE is a €150 billion EU defence loan instrument; Poland is slated to receive €43.7 billion, the largest share, to boost capacity via joint procurement and domestic industry support (defensehere.com).
  • President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the implementing legislation citing sovereignty, debt, and lack of transparency concerns, including conditional EU oversight and project disclosure issues (apnews.com).
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland will proceed to tap SAFE funds despite the veto, though it may require alternative mechanisms and could delay procurement plans (apnews.com).
  • European Commission officials, like Commissioner Kubilius, urge Poland to uphold SAFE participation, arguing it supports jobs, economic benefits, and strategic autonomy (euronews.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme?
The SAFE programme is an EU initiative to provide funding for defence, including loans to member states like Poland.
Why did Poland's president veto the defence loan legislation?
Poland's president vetoed the legislation needed to enact the €43.7 billion defence loan mechanism.
Will Poland still receive EU defence funding despite the veto?
Yes, the European Commission and Poland's Prime Minister confirmed Poland will use the EU programme for defence funding despite the presidential veto.
How much in defence funding is involved for Poland?
The EU defence loan agreement for Poland is worth €43.7 billion.

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