Polish army general stands in front of the surface-to-air missile launcher, the Patriot (Wisla) system, newly added into the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) at an army base in Sochaczew, Poland.

Poland’s finance minister has emphasized that defence spending will remain a top priority

Defence will continue to be a primary focus in Poland‘s budget, according to Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski, who emphasized the need for European Union nations to support a Polish initiative that would allow for increased military expenditure without violating the bloc’s fiscal regulations. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has driven Poland to enhance its military capabilities and increase arms acquisitions, with the country dedicating 4.7% … Continue reading Poland’s finance minister has emphasized that defence spending will remain a top priority

European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis attends the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council in Leuven, Belgium.

European Union is prepared to act swiftly in relaxing spending regulations for defence

The European Commission is poised to swiftly introduce proposals aimed at relaxing budgetary regulations to support increased defence expenditures by member states, according to EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on Tuesday. “We must act promptly regarding member states’ spending and the need for additional flexibility. We anticipate working on the specifics in the upcoming weeks to ensure we can proceed rapidly,” Dombrovskis stated prior to a … Continue reading European Union is prepared to act swiftly in relaxing spending regulations for defence

NATO nations are rapidly boosting their defense expenditures

Poland will prioritize joint defense financing during its upcoming EU presidency, in light of concerns stemming from the Ukraine conflict and the potential return of NATO-skeptic Donald Trump to the White House, according to Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries, including Germany, are urgently increasing their defense budgets. Trump’s warning that he may withhold support from European nations … Continue reading NATO nations are rapidly boosting their defense expenditures