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Polish President Vetoes €40 Billion Defense Loan Plan, Citing National Sovereignty Concerns
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President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed legislation allocating €43.7 billion to Poland's defense spending under the EU Safe program, a move that ignited fierce nationalist rhetoric and political turmoil in Warsaw on Thursday evening.
Key Points
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1[Mar 12, Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a €40-€46 billion EU defense funding plan approved by parliament.
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2"The only nation capable of caring for its own security remains truly free," said the president in his justification."
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3Prime Minister Donald Tusk and other lawmakers criticized the decision, with some calling it "shameful" or a sign that Poland is being treated like Germany under an Austrian boot.
Developments
[Mar 12]
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed government legislation regarding the €40-€6 billion EU loans-for-weapons scheme (SAFE) after parliament had already approved it last month.
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