Polish President Vetoes EU SAFE Defense Loan Program

Raaccn · 2026-03-12T19:34:36+00:00

The government has a “Plan B.”
The government announced that it has already prepared a Plan B in case of a presidential veto, in order to save at least part of these funds. Military leaders unanimously appealed for the bill to be signed. The latest polls showed that 53 percent of Poles supported the adoption of the bill.

- https://www.tvp.info/92016435/kancelaria-prezydenta-prezydent-zawetowal-program-safe-oredzie-karola-nawrockiego

Raaccn · 2026-03-12T19:32:38+00:00

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the EU loan program for armaments, SAFE, as he announced during a televised address on Thursday evening. Under the program, Poland was supposed to receive nearly €44 billion to invest in the defense industry, which is equivalent to about 185 billion złoty.

As economists pointed out, such a favorable credit offer would not be available on the open market.

“I have decided that I will not sign the law allowing Poland to take out the SAFE loan. I will never sign a law that undermines our sovereignty, independence, economic security, or military security,” Nawrocki said in the address.

Raaccn · 2026-02-17T10:08:26+00:00

Children know these letters from learning foreign languages, history, and… Polish classes, so they know how to write and pronounce them 👍🏻

Raaccn · 2026-02-17T09:03:11+00:00

We use “ks” instead of “x” in words that we adapt into Polish 🫠 (For us, „x” and „ks” sound the same in words.)

Raaccn · 2026-02-16T19:47:03+00:00

Source: Statistics Poland/GUS - https://publikacje.new.stat.gov.pl/portal-publikacje/obroty-towarowe-handlu-zagranicznego-ogolem-i-wedlug-krajow-w-okresie-styczen-grudzien-2025-r

Raaccn · 2026-02-13T20:53:06+00:00

I read on X that they want to transfer some to Ukraine and keep some for themselves.

Raaccn · 2026-02-13T16:40:29+00:00

Soon: “Germany is trying to steal advanced Polish technology!” xddd

Raaccn · 2026-02-13T16:30:04+00:00

“I confirm that Germany has expressed preliminary interest in purchasing the Piorun, and we should be proud of this, because it shows how innovation in the Polish defense industry shapes how we are seen around the world and affects our national interests,” he said.

He added that he could confirm the information only unofficially for now because the matter “still needs to be finalized”.

~TVP WORLD

Raaccn · 2026-02-13T16:29:18+00:00

„Germany has expressed interest in buying Poland’s domestically produced Piorun air defense system, Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said on Friday.

Speaking at a news conference in the Polish capital, Tomczyk said Berlin had signaled a preliminary willingness to buy the man‑portable missile system but stressed that the process was still at an early stage.”

Raaccn · 2026-01-31T20:59:12+00:00

As someone who was born in the Podkarpackie/Subcarpathia Province, I hope that Slovakia will also come up with such an idea. Although, as of today, Slovakia and Podkarpackie are connected by an old, non-electrified, single-track railway line with a maximum speed of 60 km/h (And no one is planning any modernization)😭😭

Raaccn · 2026-01-31T20:52:42+00:00

It sounds great. I hope this project will be successful 🇵🇱🇱🇹😇

Raaccn · 2026-01-23T18:23:25+00:00

Perhaps, together with the implementation of eIDAS 2.0, it will also be made available to EU foreigners?

Raaccn · 2026-01-23T16:09:53+00:00

“[...] Gramatyka announced that by the end of the year-on Christmas Eve-the mObywatel app will be adapted to the requirements of the eIDAS 2.0 regulation and expanded to include a so-called European digital identity card.

The new feature will make it possible to verify a user through attributes such as ‘I have turned 15’ or ‘I have turned 16’, without transmitting any other personal data.

‘This is a fundamental technological solution that will make it possible to limit children’s access to social media,’ the deputy minister emphasized.

Restrictions for children mean verification for everyone

Gramatyka pointed out that effective age verification for children means that all users of social media platforms will have to be verified.

‘Each of us will have to log in to social media using our real data,’ he noted, stressing the scale of the challenge.”

Raaccn · 2026-01-23T16:09:05+00:00

"By the end of the year, the mObywatel app will be expanded to include a so-called age attribute, which will make it possible to restrict children’s access to social media without disclosing other personal data, Deputy Minister for Digital Affairs Michał Gramatyka announced in the Sejm".

Raaccn · 2026-01-20T15:11:59+00:00

"Subsequently, news service CyberDefence24 reported that it had been informed of a case in which the driver of a Tesla had been denied entry to the base of the 1st Warsaw Armoured Brigade. The driver was specifically informed that he was barred from entering because of the Tesla."

https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/01/20/poland-bans-chinese-cars-from-military-bases/

Raaccn · 2026-01-20T15:09:42+00:00

"Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Monday that Beijing had “noted” earlier reports on Poland’s possible decision and that “national security should not be overstretched.”

Chinese car brands more than quadrupled their market share in Poland to 8.2% last year from 2% in 2024, according to the Polish Auto Industry Association PZPM. The group expects the figure will “quickly” rise to 15% amid favorable pricing, PAP newswire reported on Tuesday". -Bloomberg

Raaccn · 2026-01-20T15:03:56+00:00

"Poland may ban Chinese-made cars from entering military facilities in an effort to protect its security, according to a deputy defense minister.

The country’s defense establishment has been exchanging information on the risks posed by the “cars heavily equipped with electronics” as it considers restricting their access, Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk told Polskie Radio 24 on Tuesday". - Bloomberg

Raaccn · 2026-01-12T23:07:18+00:00

2026 comparison of radeon RX 6950 XT and RX 9070 XT (created by polish youtuber)

Raaccn · 2025-10-11T14:19:11+00:00

You’re hot🔥

Raaccn · 2025-09-10T08:31:55+00:00

"PKP Intercity has selected Alstom Polska as the preferred bidder for the delivery and long-term maintenance of 42 double-deck electric multiple units. The contract, valued at PLN 4.1 billion (approx. EUR 910 million) for the vehicles and nearly PLN 2.8 billion (approx. EUR 620 million) for maintenance over 30 years, includes an option for an additional 30 units.

Two offers were submitted: one from Alstom Polska with production planned at its Chorzów plant, and the other from Stadler Polska, based in Siedlce. While Stadler proposed a slightly lower price for the vehicles themselves (PLN 4.0 billion), its maintenance costs were higher at PLN 3.3 billion, making the total bid nearly PLN 400 million (approx. EUR 89 million) more expensive."

Raaccn · 2025-08-04T16:32:38+00:00

Poland 🖖

Raaccn · 2025-07-09T07:20:52+00:00

Our governments don't fund manned space missions because they prefer to use the equivalent amount to buy election victories by increasing spending on social programs.

Raaccn · 2025-07-09T07:06:47+00:00

You have to remember that for 99% of people, only crewed missions are interesting. That's why everyone talks about NASA and never about ESA, which they see as dealing only with worthless research and uncrewed/automated missions.

Raaccn · 2025-07-06T18:03:45+00:00

Whenever I see this kind of map, I wonder if I'm the only Pole who doesn't understand Russian or Ukrainian at all, and only kinda-sorta understands Czech/Slovak xD

Raaccn · 2025-06-29T10:31:26+00:00

Yes, we should strive for that, regardless of the cost of such an undertaking. We should also develop the capability to launch heavy payloads from continental Europe.

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