Warsaw has committed €656 million to the IRIS² programme.
Defence
Attempted illegal border crossings from Belarus to Poland down over 98% this year
In the first half of 2025, there were 15,500 attempted illegal crossings; this year the figure fell to 235.
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Poland to launch campaign in irregular migrants’ home countries discouraging them from coming
“Our message will be simple: the Polish border is sealed,” says Donald Tusk.
Poland rejects 12 asylum claims at Belarus border in first week since tough new law
Among those whose nationalities have been reported, all those rejected were from African countries.
Poland hands over accused Russian agent to Ukraine
Ukraine says the suspect was involved in producing propaganda for Russia and organising anti-Ukrainian protests in EU countries.
“Foreign election interference” behind cyberattack on Polish ruling party, says Tusk
The prime minister also claimed that evidence indicates the attack had an “eastern footprint”, an apparent accusation towards Russia or Belarus.
Poland signs $2bn air defence deal with US
“This is a sign of trust and an example of the deepening Polish-US partnership,” said the US chargĂ© d’affaires.
Polish-French relations have gone “from darkness to light” under Tusk government, says ambassador
The two countries will soon sign a treaty “raising French-Polish relations to the same level as we maintain with our main partners”.
Poland only has enough supplies to fight war “for a week or two”, says security chief
His remarks have been criticised by a deputy defence minister, who says they are not true and will be exploited by Poland’s enemies.
Poland introduces law allowing suspension of asylum rights
Such action can be taken in response to the “instrumentalisation of migration”, as has been happening on the border with Belarus.
NATO would defend Poland “with full force” if Russia attacks, says secretary general in Warsaw
Mark Rutte said he wanted to “be very clear to Vladimir Putin” that “our reaction will be devastating”.
Poland plans to use EU Covid recovery funds for defence and security spending
The plans, which still require EU approval, would make Poland the first member state to do this.
Polish ruling coalition votes in support of EU defence policy, opposition against
The opposition warns it will lead to further centralisation of powers in Brussels and leave Poland with less control over its own security.
Poland to strengthen riverbank on Belarus border to stop historical monastery leaving its territory
Erosion could change the course of the Bug river, which marks the border between Poland and Belarus.
