"The Thing Is": "Zero Percent Safe or Zero Zloty Safe?" Behind the Presidential Idea for Army Financing
President Karol Nawrocki has proposed the establishment of a Polish Defense Investment Fund to support the modernization of the Polish army, but questions arise regarding the feasibility of this plan.
Economic Panel of 'Rzeczpospolita': NBP Should Not Invest in Polish SAFE 0%
Economists argue that the Polish National Bank (NBP) should refrain from using gold reserves to finance defense expenditures through the SAFE program.
National Bank of Poland on financing Poland's defense needs
Professor Adam Glapiลski, President of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), outlined the bank's readiness to provide significant financial support to enhance Poland's military capabilities following a meeting with high-ranking officials.
Donald Tusk on the proposal of 'SAFE 0%': If this is serious, I am waiting for details
Donald Tusk is pressing the Polish president for concrete information regarding the 'SAFE 0%' financing proposal while the government reacts with its own arguments against it.
SAFE 0 percent? A very bad idea for our wallets
Polish President Karol Nawrocki proposes an alternative to the European SAFE defense financing program, warning of potential economic downturns and inflation if the current approach is pursued.
Today the SAFE Act will go to the President. It is a card in the game about his role in defense
The Polish parliament is set to send the SAFE Act to the President, which could significantly affect the country's defense strategy and financing policies.
Maduro's lawyer says he has no money to pay for his defense in New York
Maduro's lawyer reported that U.S. sanctions have prevented the Venezuelan government from financing his legal defense in a New York drug trafficking and corruption case.
Every day of delay costs. Will Poland manage to use funds from SAFE?
The article discusses the implementation of the SAFE financing instrument in Poland and the challenges posed by legislative amendments and VAT regulations.
G. Stournaras to Politico: It is time to convince Berlin about eurobonds and debt
Greek central bank governor G. Stournaras advocates for eurobonds in an interview with Politico, urging Germany to support common bonds for financing defense and strategic investments as the EU faces multiple crises.
SAFE: Approval from ECOFIN for Greece's defense investment funding plan
Greece has gained ECOFIN approval for its defense financing plan, securing access to SAFE loans alongside other member states.
European Parliament: 'Green light' for 90 billion to Ukraine, but with a warning about corruption
The European Parliament approved legislation for a โฌ90 billion loan to Ukraine to address its urgent financing needs amid the war with Russia, while alerting about potential corruption.
The ICO will not finance arms companies with its 1 billion line for the expansion of Spanish companies
The ICO Institute in Spain has established a 1 billion euro credit line for company expansion, explicitly prohibiting funding for arms companies and lethal equipment.
Department of Ethnic Minorities: Funding for Eastern Lithuania Measures Temporarily Suspended
The Department of Ethnic Minorities announced the temporary suspension of funding for measures aimed at Eastern Lithuania due to budget cuts in 2026-2028 and prioritization of cultural sector continuity alongside national defense financing.
USA continues security assistance to the Baltic States
On February 3rd, the US Congress approved the defense budget which allocates security assistance funds to the Baltic States, including $200 million to the Baltic Security Initiative and $10 million in Foreign Military Financing for Estonia.
Investments in the armaments industry amounting to 15 billion PLN
The article discusses funding sources and investment areas for the Polish Armaments Group, including the role of EU funds and recent changes in banks' financing approach, highlighting the industry's progress from previous years.
The Ministry of Finance announces changes to state-proposed defense bonds: What is important to know
The Ministry of Finance aims to make defense bonds economically attractive and easily accessible to citizens and businesses, offering more flexibility for investors to contribute to national defense financing.
Defense and Industry commit almost 3.8 billion this year for new armament programs and leave the 2.1% GDP spending within reach
The Spanish Ministry of Defense's General Directorate of Armament has recently completed numerous contracts for special armament programs, which are crucial for the country's military financing and will significantly impact the defense budget.
Ilaria Salis relaunches the petition for Kaabouri: Avs in defense of the 'pro Hannoun' front
Ilaria Salis joins the 'Pro Hannoun' campaign in support of Alaeddine Kaabouri, a Jordanian implicated in a major investigation concerning Hamas financing in Italy.
Croatia allocates nearly 14 million euros for purchasing American weapons for Ukraine
Croatia has decided to contribute nearly 14 million euros to the NATO initiative PURL to purchase American-made weapons for Ukraine as part of a broader defense financing plan for the 2025 state budget.
SAFE brings billion savings to Poland. We know how much we will really gain
Poland is set to benefit from significant financial savings through loans from the EU's SAFE instrument, which will also provide advantages for the local industry and favorable loan repayment options compared to traditional financing.