{"id":2332605,"date":"2024-08-28T13:41:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poland-to-increase-its-spending-on-defense-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2024-08-28T13:45:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:45:04","slug":"poland-to-increase-its-spending-on-defense-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poland-to-increase-its-spending-on-defense-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Poland to Increase Its Spending on Defense in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpoland-to-increase-its-spending-on-defense-in-2025%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2332605&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Poland&#8217;s budget \u2062proposal\u2063 for 2025 has been \u2062unveiled by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, featuring a record defense spending allocation of $48.7 billion, which marks an increase from $41.5 billion in 2024. This spending is \u200cset to represent 4.7% of the nation&#8217;s GDP, positioning Poland as a leader in defense within NATO \u2064and \u200dthe EU. Tusk characterized the budget as &#8220;generous&#8221; and \u200dindicative of a\u2063 commitment to further economic\u2062 growth and national security, including energy security initiatives. Significant military acquisitions are planned, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-hostile-regimes-testing-joe-biden-during-his-first-months-in-office\/\" title=\"4 Hostile Regimes Testing Joe Biden During His First Months In Office\">including fighter jets<\/a>, tanks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/army-releases-woke-cartoon-recruitment-ad-after-woke-cia-ads-mocked\/\" title=\"Army Releases Woke Cartoon Recruitment Ad After Woke CIA Ads Mocked\">missile defense systems<\/a> from the U.S. and South Korea.\u2063 Additionally, $1.2 billion is earmarked for the construction of Poland&#8217;s first nuclear power plant, set to begin operations\u2062 in 2035 to reduce reliance on \u200bRussian energy\u2064 sources. Economic \u2062growth for 2025 is projected \u200cat 3.9%, with anticipated inflation of 5%. The budget will\u2062 be \u200breviewed in collaboration with trade unions\u200c and \u2063requires approval from lawmakers and \u200cthe president.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Poland&rsquo;s budget proposal for 2025 includes record defense spending of $48.7 billion, officials said Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Donald Tusk presented the main points of next year&rsquo;s budget for the nation. Tusk described the budget proposal as &ldquo;generous&rdquo; and supporting further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fact-check-biden-says-leadership-america-leading-world-economic-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">economic growth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is a great effort, but there is no turning back from it,&rdquo; Tusk said at a news conference, referring to the defense sector funding.<\/p>\n<p>Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boeings-f-15ex-fighter-dead-or-alive\/\" title=\"Boeing&#039;s F-15EX Fighter: Dead or Alive?\">defense spending proposal<\/a> would constitute 4.7 percent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-official-trump-crushes-record-for-largest-gdp-increase-in-us-history-3rd-quarter-gdp-up-33-1\/\" title=\"IT&#039;S OFFICIAL: Trump Crushes Record for Largest GDP Increase in US History -- 3rd Quarter GDP Up 33.1%\">gross domestic product<\/a>, compared to 4.2 percent this year, which already makes Poland a leader in NATO and in the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The current proposal would break the previous defense spending record of $41.5 billion in the 2024 budget.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Tusk said it will be a budget of &ldquo;construction and force&rdquo; and will contribute to reinforcing Poland&rsquo;s security, which also includes the sensitive energy security.<\/p>\n<p>Poland is making large purchases of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-israeli-military-rescues-hostage-abducted-oct-7-attack-complex-operation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">military<\/a> equipment, including fighters jets, tanks and missile defense systems from the U.S. and South Korea.<\/p>\n<p>About $1.2 billion has been earmarked toward the construction of Poland&rsquo;s first nuclear plant, which is expected to be operational in northern Poland in 2035. Tusk said work to prepare the necessary infrastructure was about to begin. Poland has been taking strides in recent years to cut its dependence on energy sources coming from Russia, like gas and oil.<\/p>\n<p>Poland&rsquo;s economic growth is expected to be 3.9 percent next year, compared to 3.1 percent in 2024. An inflation rate of 5 percent is expected, up from some 4 percent this year. The deficit will reach $75.3 billion, Domanski said.<\/p>\n<p>The budget plan will be debated with the trade unions and needs approval from Poland&rsquo;s lawmakers and from President Andrzej Duda.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Prime Minister Donald Tusk outlined the key elements of the upcoming national budget, labeling it as &#8220;generous&#8221; and conducive to continued economic development. Tusk emphasized that while this represents a significant commitment, there is no going back regarding funding for the defense sector. Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski noted that this proposed defense spending would account for 4.7 percent of the gross domestic product, an increase from 4.2 percent this year, solidifying Poland&#8217;s position as a leader within NATO and the European Union. The new proposal surpasses last year&#8217;s record defense budget of $41.5 billion.<\/p>\n<p>Tusk characterized the budget as one focused on &#8220;construction and force,&#8221; aimed at bolstering Poland&#8217;s security, including its energy security concerns. The country is making substantial investments in military assets such as fighter jets, tanks, and missile defense systems sourced from both the U.S. and South Korea. Additionally, approximately $1.2 billion has been allocated for building Poland\u2019s first nuclear power plant, which is projected to be operational in northern Poland by 2035; preparations for necessary infrastructure are set to commence soon.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Poland has been working to reduce its reliance on energy imports from Russia\u2014particularly gas and oil\u2014and anticipates an economic growth rate of 3.9 percent next year compared to 3.1 percent in 2024 with an expected inflation rate rising to around 5 percent from about 4 percent this year; meanwhile, the deficit is projected at $75.3 billion according to Domanski.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed budget will undergo discussions with trade unions before requiring approval from Polish lawmakers and President Andrzej Duda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2332606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/54a7bbe7d5c24fb2bc6722c688e35da8-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[16840,39550,34678,11622],"class_list":["post-2332605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-16840","tag-defense-spending","tag-military-budget","tag-poland"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/54a7bbe7d5c24fb2bc6722c688e35da8-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2332605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2332605"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2332605\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2332606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2332605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2332605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2332605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}