EU Defence Spending Exemption: Polish PM's Announcement

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that spending on defence will not count towards the European Union's excessive deficit procedure. After meeting with European leaders in Paris on Ukraine, he noted a shared perspective among participants, emphasizing the need for close cooperation within NATO.

Poland's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, revealed that the European Union's rules on excessive deficit will exclude defence spending. The announcement followed Tusk's meeting with European leaders in Paris, focused on the crisis in Ukraine.

Tusk emphasized that leaders shared Poland's stance on essential issues, highlighting the importance of maintaining close ties with NATO for regional security.

The consensus underscores a strategic pivot towards cohesive defence strategies amid rising tensions in Eastern Europe.

(With inputs from agencies.)