But the proposal, which has been criticised by the US, faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, a Trump ally.
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Poland, Germany, France, Italy and UK to jointly develop low-cost air-defence systems
The programme aims in particular to “prevent potential aggression by Russia”.
Poland tightens cybersecurity rules targeting non-NATO suppliers
“High-risk” vendors from countries such as China will be barred from sectors of the economy deemed crucial to the functioning of the state.
Polish top court rejects environmental challenge to construction of first nuclear power plant
The plant is being built on Poland’s northern Baltic Sea coast.
Renewables pass 50% of Poland’s installed power capacity for first time
However, because renewable energy sources are intermittent, they still produce less than a third of the country’s electricity.
EU approves €44 billion in SAFE defence loans for Poland
But the issue has prompted a domestic political dispute.
Record number of Poles travelled abroad in 2025
A record 64% of Poles travelled for leisure purposes, with 44% travelling abroad.
Polish parliament approves €44bn EU defence loans despite opposition criticism
The bill faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, who has expressed concern over the EU’s SAFE programme.
President again vetoes government bill on regulating crypto-assets market in Poland
The government says the measures are vital to protect Poles from fraud and for national security.
Northrop Grumman and Niewiadów to jointly produce artillery shells in Poland
They will manufacture over 180,000 155-mm artillery shells annually for the European and US markets.
Polish team’s pieróg mascot becomes Winter Olympics star
The cooperative for people with disabilities that creates the toy, called Pieroguszka, says it has been overwhelmed with orders.
Consortium including FedEx to buy Poland’s InPost in €7.8 billion deal
InPost will retain its current name and remain headquartered in Poland.
