Karol Nawrocki spent six hours discussing with ministers from Donald Tusk's government during the National Security Council meeting. The exchanges included both formalities and pointed remarks, focusing on the EU SAFE program meant to support the development of the European, including Polish, defense industry. Participants noted that Nawrocki expressed significant reservations about the program, fearing that Polish companies might not benefit from the support and that the loans would come at a high cost, potentially compromising national sovereignty.

This meeting took place on the same day that the SAFE legislation was under consideration by the Polish Parliament, suggesting a strategic alignment in timing. Nawrocki's concerns hint at a rift within the coalition regarding the approach to this supranational investment program. His fears reflect a broader national debate over the balance between international collaboration and maintaining domestic autonomy, especially in sensitive sectors like defense.

The implications of this meeting and the potential veto of the SAFE legislation could signal a shift in Poland's defense policy, as well as a test of the stability of the coalition government. The discussions could also highlight the differing priorities between Nawrocki and Tusk’s coalition, if the latter is perceived as more willing to embrace European integration at the potential cost of asserting national interests in defense matters.