In Poland, the ruling PiS (Law and Justice) party is urging President Karol Nawrocki to veto legislation intended to implement the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) program. This program represents a significant financial initiative by the European Union, designed to help member states bolster their defense capabilities through a loan system that offers more favorable terms than typical market loans. Currently, Poland is set to receive 43.7 billion euros of the total 150 billion euros allocated by SAFE, positioning it as the largest beneficiary of the program.

The SAFE initiative is primarily aimed at strengthening the defense industry within EU countries, with 80% of its funding earmarked for Polish defense and associated projects. Key projects include the construction of the Eastern Shield, a network of fortifications along Poland's eastern border, and the SAN program, which is an integrated defense system designed to enhance national security. However, the PiS party has raised concerns that the SAFE program may inadvertently serve German interests in the region, questioning the long-term implications of such financial support and its alignment with Poland's national defense strategies.

As the debate unfolds, it reflects broader questions about the geopolitical dynamics within the EU and how defense resources are distributed among member states. The PiS's call for a veto indicates significant anxiety about foreign influence in Poland’s defense policy and may set the stage for a larger discussion on national sovereignty in the context of European integration and collective security initiatives.