Poland's President Vetoes EU Defence Loan Bill Amid Security and Sovereignty Concerns

Poland's president vetoed a bill to access 43.7 billion euros in EU loans under the SAFE defence programme, citing concerns over long-term debt, sovereignty, and conditionality imposed by Brussels. The government criticized the veto, emphasizing urgent military investment amid European security challenges and plans to proceed using alternative funding mechanisms. Opposition party Law and Justice also opposed the bill, labeling it a foreign interference. The government is preparing a contingency plan to utilize the funds despite the veto.