Prime Minister Donald Tusk reports on National Security Council meeting, urging SAFE defense program passage and reaffirming US alliance commitment.
Tusk on National Security Council Meeting
Before flying to Brussels, the Prime Minister reported on the National Security Council meeting, highlighting a serious discussion about the SAFE program. He explained it is the largest financial project for developing Polish defense and arms industry with European funds, with nearly 200 billion PLN coming to Poland on very favorable terms over 45 years.
According to Tusk, generals involved in designing SAFE estimate over 80% of funds will go to companies operating in Poland. He expressed hope that the President’s objections are not a prelude to a veto, stating, “We need a law for SAFE to become a fact. The government has completed its work.”
Poland as US Ally
The Prime Minister also addressed Poland’s invitation to the Peace Council created by US President Donald Trump. Tusk emphasized that Poland “was, is, and will be a reliable and predictable ally of the United States” while noting Poland won’t be a vassal to any country.
He mentioned the tactic of having President Nawrocki take the lead in relations with Trump was successful, but added that Poland’s position regarding the Peace Council is cautious as not all aspects of the undertaking suit Poland.
Tusk Exits RBN Meeting Early
Prime Minister Tusk explained he left the National Security Council meeting early after exhausting two important topics. He had informed the President he would not participate in a conversation about the contacts of Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty.
Tusk criticized President Nawrocki for making serious accusations based on who someone socializes with, stating the President should be particularly careful in formulating such accusations.
Informal EU Summit Focus
The main topic of Thursday’s informal European Union summit will be restoring Europe’s competitiveness, which is losing the race with China and the United States. Former Italian Prime Ministers Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta, authors of reports on the EU economy, have been invited.
Prime Minister Tusk plans to speak primarily about the need to ease EU climate policy to effectively combat high energy prices, and to call for simplifying regulations and reducing administrative burdens.
