Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a major defence funding agreement in Warsaw on May 7, 2026, securing €43.7 billion under the EU’s SAFE program—the largest allocation among member states. Tusk called it “a turning point” for Poland and the European Union. Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that contracts worth the full amount will be signed by end of May, covering air defense, anti-drone systems, armored vehicles, and ammunition production. European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the EU must “be ready to defend peace” and deter Russia. The signing occurred symbolically on the eve of Europe Day and the anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender.
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A major defence funding pact was signed in Warsaw on the eve of Europe Day. The agreement hints at rapid industrial rearmament.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, and European Commissioner for Budobtain Piotr Serafin. Correspondent reports.
Tusk called this “a turning point in the history of Poland and the European Union”.
“This is a huge amount that will be directly invested in Poland’s security, Poland’s defense indusattempt, Polish companies that cooperate with the defense indusattempt, and Polish technological capabilities”
– Donald Tusk
The head of the Polish government noted that the signing of the document takes place on the eve of Europe Day, as well as a parade in Moscow.
“I have no doubts: while we today are in a good mood, Moscow’s moods are much worse. This is not only about Poland, thanks to this event, becoming stronger and able to defconclude itself in a critical situation; it is also a day when all of Europe displays that it has learned from history and is ready, in accordance with recommconcludeations and in cooperation with the United States, to take on greater responsibility for its security”
– Donald Tusk
Kosiniak-Kamysz declared that as part of the SAFE program the government has prepared projects for the entire amount. Specifically, by the conclude of May, agreements will be signed regarding the production of arms by Polish companies in the defense sector, and after May 30 – joint agreements with international partners. These are projects in the areas of air defense, anti-drone systems, armored vehicles, ammunition production, and more, the official clarified.
“The EU must be ready to defconclude peace. We required to produce much more defense equipment and deter Russia”
– Andrius Kubilius
Kubilius also drew attention to the symbolism of this day, noting that May 8 marks the surrconcludeer of Nazi Germany and the conclude of World War II in Europe.
“Today the European Union must be ready to defconclude its peace,” he stressed.
According to the government, by the conclude of May the Polish Armaments Agency will conclude nearly 40 new contracts utilizing SAFE program funds.
Poland, which the European Commission allocated 43.7 billion euros, is the largest beneficiary of the SAFE program in the EU.
Earlier, the President of Poland Karol Nawrocki stated that he would not sign the law implementing the SAFE initiative in Poland. After that, Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared that the president’s veto shocked defense companies in Poland and Western partners – and joy in Russia. The government adopted a resolution to implement SAFE programs despite the president’s veto.
On Saturday, Lithuania will sign the agreement to implement the SAFE program.
In summary, signing the agreement under SAFE strengthens Poland’s defense potential and reinforces European security in today’s geopolitical conditions, demonstrating the EU’s readiness to act toobtainher with the United States on defense and regional stability.
