Poland is fast becoming the war hawk of Europe thanks to their Deep State backed PM Tusk. Poland is also going after political rivals as well, and plans are to destroy the nation like other western nations with migrants, something the majority of Poland’s citizens are against.
During a recent joint meeting between Polish and German government officials—the first of its kind since 2018—tensions surfaced over defense strategies in Europe. Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, expressed frustration with Germany’s stance on proposed defense funding mechanisms, particularly the idea of defense bonds which Germany opposes.
‘No amount’ can make up for Nazi occupation — Poland’s Tusk. For the Poles, however, the Germans’ very fundamental assurance that the eastern flank is not solely responsible for its own defense was important. https://t.co/UDZMrI0xSO
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The meeting, held in Warsaw and involving German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two nations. However, discussions took a diplomatic turn when the conversation shifted to defense issues. Tusk criticized the current state of defense coordination in Europe, describing it as “dramatically disoriented” and pointing out the competing military procurement initiatives that are fragmenting efforts across the continent.
Poland has notably increased its defense expenditure to 4.12 percent of its GDP this year, significantly surpassing the NATO target of 2 percent and marking the highest per capita defense spending within the EU. In contrast, Germany has committed to reaching the 2 percent expenditure target this year.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has railed at Europe’s fractured defense planning in a jibe at Germany’s Olaf Scholz.https://t.co/XxWWqEnJ2k pic.twitter.com/PNUAo0fbZ8
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Tusk advocated for better coordination within the EU regarding defense spending and initiatives. He proposed the idea of utilizing joint EU debt for military investments, known as defense bonds, to streamline and bolster defense spending across member states. However, this proposal was met with resistance from Germany at the recent EU summit.
Despite these differences, Tusk acknowledged some alignment on defense strategies, noting Poland’s participation in Germany’s Sky Shield initiative, which focuses on joint procurement of air defense systems. This initiative, launched last year by Germany, aims to enhance collective air defense capabilities among participating countries.
#Poland and #Germany will cooperate to enhance the protection of the European Union’s external borders and to promote European air defense, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. #EU https://t.co/NCVa8PAn5s pic.twitter.com/5qFP14NEkk
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Additionally, Tusk called for more robust EU support for establishing a defense line along the borders of Poland and the Baltic states with Belarus and Russia, emphasizing the need for greater coordination of defense efforts among European nations.
Key Points:
i. Defense Spending Tensions: In a joint meeting, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed frustration over Germany’s refusal to support defense bonds, contrasting sharply with Poland’s high defense spending.
ii. European Defense Disorientation: Tusk criticized the lack of coordination in European defense strategies, describing the situation as “dramatically disoriented.”
iii. Proposal for Defense Bonds: Tusk proposed using joint EU debt for military investments to unify and enhance defense efforts, a suggestion Germany opposed.
iv. Sky Shield Initiative: Despite disagreements, Poland participates in Germany’s Sky Shield, aiming to improve air defense systems collectively.
v. Need for Coordination: Tusk emphasized the importance of EU support for a defense line along Eastern Europe’s borders with Belarus and Russia, highlighting the need for better coordination of defense initiatives.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
