Poland Announces Record Defense Budget for 2025

Prime Minister Donald Tusk unveils a significant increase in military spending amid ongoing regional security concerns.

The 2025 budget allocates 186 billion zlotys ($48.5 billion) for defense, marking a substantial rise from 2024.
Defense spending will account for 4.7% of Poland's GDP next year.
Poland is a leading NATO member in defense expenditure.
The increased budget supports Poland's military purchases from the U.S. and South Korea.
Economic growth in Poland is projected to be 3.9% in 2025.