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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What will we buy with SAFE loans? The government reveals projects

Poland plans to purchase military equipment with EU loans, emphasizing the importance of the SAFE program for its defense industry.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aneta Wiewiรณrowska-Domagalska: Frank Loans and WIBOR

The article discusses the differences in assessing the abusiveness of variable interest clauses based on WIBOR compared to franc loans in Poland, highlighting the implications of EU court rulings for consumer protection law.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss francs: No investigation underway for breaches of EU law

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Stagnation of Huge Loans to Ukraine, EU Solidarity on Thin Ice

The EU's previously agreed-upon massive financial aid to Ukraine is stalling due to Hungary's opposition, revealing cracks in the bloc's solidarity.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: Viktor Orbรกn Must Be Cast Aside

European leaders visited Kyiv on the anniversary of the invasion to show support for Ukraine, amidst threats from Hungary that could impede EU loans and sanctions against Russia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk: Poles had problems with Ukraine, but it needs help today

Donald Tusk emphasized the necessity for Poland to aid Ukraine amid potential aggressions and discussed the EU's SAFE program for securing loans to assist member states.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

EU loans to Ukraine in the balance โ€“ Hungarian veto creates worry and anger

Hungary's announced veto against EU loans for Ukraine has triggered significant concern among foreign ministers gathering in Brussels.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Ukraine accuses Hungary and Slovakia of extortion

Ukraine has accused Hungary and Slovakia of extortion over threats to cut electricity supplies and veto EU loans.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
World

Hungarians stand in the way of the EU loan to Ukraine

Hungary is blocking a European Union loan intended for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Poland: Dispute over Arms Billions from Brussels

Poland is facing a political dispute over the procurement of armaments funded by EU loans, with Prime Minister Tusk supporting the initiative while President Duda and the ruling PiS party oppose it.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marcin Horaล‚a Compares SAFE to a Loan in South Korea: We Were at a Specific Moment

Marcin Horaล‚a comments on the EU's SAFE program, which aims to strengthen European defense capabilities with a budget of โ‚ฌ150 billion, highlighting Poland's significant potential share of โ‚ฌ43.7 billion.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Billion Loans Promised for Eastern Border of EU Due to Russia's Aggression โ€“ No Direct Support Expected

The EU Commission has announced that countries along the eastern border suffering from Russia's aggression will have access to low-interest loans, but no direct financial support from the EU is planned.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poll: How do Poles evaluate the SAFE program?

A recent poll reveals divided opinions among Poles regarding the SAFE program, with the ruling coalition supporting it while the right-wing opposition criticizes it.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Loans for armament from SAFE partially canceled? The head of the Ministry of National Defence hopes for it

The Polish government is considering the cancellation of part of loans taken from the EU's SAFE program for defense projects, with discussions taking place at high levels of government.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Merz Rejects Macron's Proposal on Eurobonds: "Distracts from the Productivity Problem"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for joint loans ahead of the EU leaders' summit, stating that the focus should be on productivity issues.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Macron says that the agreement with Mercosur is a 'bad deal' and that it is time for the EU to challenge the US dollar with joint loans

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the EU-Mercosur agreement as a bad deal and advocated for the establishment of a joint borrowing mechanism in the EU to strengthen its economy and challenge the dominance of the US dollar.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Macron says it's time for the EU to challenge the US dollar with joint loans and that the agreement with Mercosur is a 'bad deal'

French President Emmanuel Macron argues for a joint loan mechanism in the EU to challenge the US dollar's dominance and criticizes the EU's agreement with Mercosur.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU Loans for the Military. Will SAFE Be Delayed by Politics?

Poland is considering EU loans under the SAFE mechanism, raising political concerns about potential limitations on military procurement and repayment challenges.

Feb 9 โ€ข 03:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

EU Support: The Costs of the Ukraine Loan Remain Unclear

The European Commission has issued a bill for financing Ukraine loans through Eurobonds but is unable to specify the interest costs and duration of the bonds.

Jan 14 โ€ข 19:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Eurobonds for Ukraine: von der Leyen strengthens the historical debts of the EU

The EU's decision to support Eurobonds for Ukraine raised questions about the beneficiaries of EU loans and the implications for historical EU debts.

Jan 14 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Dec 29 โ€ข 04:11 UTC

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