Poland's 2025 State Budget: A Historic Commitment to Defense

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the 2025 state budget will allocate a record-high 186 billion zlotys ($48.5 billion) for defense. This significant increase aims to bolster national security in light of the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine. The budget is described as generous and supportive of economic growth.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has unveiled the 2025 state budget, emphasizing a historic increase in defense spending.

In his announcement on Wednesday, Tusk labeled the budget as 'generous' and a catalyst for continued economic growth.

The allocation of 186 billion zlotys ($48.5 billion) for defense marks a substantial rise from the previous year's expenditure, reflecting heightened security concerns due to the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Tusk highlighted the irreversible nature of this commitment for national security.

(With inputs from agencies.)