The dispute concerns a newly established security and defense fund, which was carved out of Poland’s National Recovery Plan (KPO) and has so far been overseen by Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, the minister for funds and regional policy.
She wants to retain full control over the funds, which is said to be frustrating Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, as reported by Onet.
Poland plans to redirect recovery funds to defense
The Security and Defense Fund was originally intended for green urban transformation under the National Recovery Plan (KPO), but the Polish government seeks to redirect it toward defense.
The European Commission is expected to approve this reallocation in mid-April.
The fund aims to support local governments, the defense industry, and civil defense, including the construction of shelters, drone fleets, and AI applications for the military. The Polish government is set to discuss the fund’s management next Tuesday.
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Source: IAR/PAP/Onet.pl/X/@onetpl