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Germany approves spending surge to boost economy and defense

The legislation still has to go to the upper house.

Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak

Polish lawmakers greenlight record defense spending

The Polish parliament on Friday gave the green light for record defense spending of over 186 billion zlotys (€43 billion) in 2025.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a press conference unveiling the state budget for 2025. Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak

Tusk unveils ambitious 2025 budget with ‘record’ defense spending

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced an expanded budget for 2025, with “record” defense spending set to reach €43.3 billion at the expense of a widening budget deficit.