The article explores the challenges faced by Karol Nawrocki, who is caught in a political dilemma involving President Duda and the recently adopted SAFE legislation. This legislation aims to provide support for the European defense industry, but it has sparked controversy regarding its implementation and funding sources. Duda's options include either signing the law, sending it to the Constitutional Tribunal for review, or vetoing it altogether. Further complicating his choices are the demands from Kaczyński's party, which expects the money from the European program to be spent on arms purchases.

The SAFE program is intended to bolster the European defense sector but has come under scrutiny due to its restrictions on where funds can be allocated. Despite the preferences expressed by Kaczyński's party for funding arms purchases in the United States or South Korea—countries associated with significant military transactions under the current ruling government—the funds will not be allocated there as per the SAFE program guidelines. This decision reflects a broader tension within Polish politics regarding national defense priorities and international partnerships.

Ultimately, the article elucidates how these internal power struggles and decision-making processes are likely to influence Poland's defense spending and international alliances. The implications of Duda's choice may not only hinder Tusk's political maneuvering but could also have far-reaching effects on Poland's strategic military collaborations within Europe and beyond.