Donald Tusk - We defend the SAFE program and the Stalowa Wola Steelworks

Poland's Stance on Gaza and Peace Council

• 💡 Poland will not send troops to the Gaza Strip.
• 🚫 Poland is not interested in co-financing development projects in Gaza.
• 🔍 Any Polish representative's visit to the Peace Council in Washington would be for observation purposes only.

Importance of the SAFE Program

• 💰 The SAFE program provides hundreds of billions of PLN in favorable EU credits for the Polish defense industry and air defense.
• 🎯 90% of expenditures for Poland's air and counter-drone defense (SAN program) are to come from SAFE funds.
• 🛡️ Effective financing of these projects is crucial for national security and deterring further aggression, especially given recent large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Investment in Polish Defense Industry

• 🏭 For Huta Stalowa Wola alone, the SAFE program represents an investment exceeding PLN 20 billion.
• 🚀 This investment supports the production of key military equipment like Krabs, Brzuks, and Rak, which are also sought after globally.
• 📈 The funds are intended for numerous cities, boosting the Polish economy and defense export capabilities.

Warning Against Fund Blockade

• ⚠️ Donald Tusk warns that actions by PiS, Konfederacja, and the President could lead to a blockade of SAFE funds.
• 📉 Such a blockade would be a "coup" against the Polish defense industry, harming both national security and jobs.
• 💬 Tusk appeals to political leaders to reconsider their stance, emphasizing that blocking these funds would strike at the heart of Poland's interests amidst the war in Ukraine.

Government's Commitment

• ✅ Despite potential blockades or vetoes, the government is committed to finding ways to secure at least part of the SAFE funds.
• ⏳ However, such political obstruction would lead to unnecessary delays, costs, and stress for the country.