On Friday, during the press conference, president Andrzej Duda announced the presentation of a draft amendment to the Constitution, which aims to introduce mandatory defence spending of 4% of GDP. This proposal aims to strengthen Poland's safety in the face of a dynamic global situation.
Mandatory Defence Expenditure – a fresh chapter in the Polish Constitution
President Duda stressed that the decision to introduce changes stems from the current political consensus on national security. "By utilizing today's political consensus, I believe that this must besides be strengthened from the legal side. That is why I decided to prepare myself and I tabled an amendment to the Constitution to the talker of the Sejm today, which states 4% of the GDP of expenditure in relation to our GDP as an obligation," the president said.
This proposal aims to guarantee unchangeable financing of the Polish army and modernization of the Armed Forces, which is crucial in the context of Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the general instability in the region.
Cooperation with government and allies – key to security
President Duda pointed out that cooperation with the government in the field of defence is going well. – Prime Minister Donald Tusk moves in European spaces, and I in Euro-Atlantic spaces. We talk, we are in constant contact and in consultation with our allies we care about Polish matters – he stressed.
He besides added that the current global situation requires consistent action. “This is simply a large challenge, there is no doubt, no substance how further the Russian aggression against Ukraine will continue, whether president Trump’s efforts will be made first and foremost, the US, to bring about peace or not. The most crucial thing for us is that this area is durable and stable," he said.
Modernisation of the Armed Forces and liable expenditure
The president expressed his satisfaction with the government's safety activities so far. “We are liable for spending more and more money on our defence, on the modernisation of the Polish Armed Forces,” he said. In his opinion, the introduction of obligatory expenditure at the level of 4% of GDP will further strengthen Poland's defence capacity.
What's next on the project?
The President's proposal has already reached the talker of the Sejm. On Friday, Members are to perceive to the Prime Minister's information on Poland's global situation and safety after the London Allied States Summit and the European Council gathering in Brussels. Andrzej Duda will besides be present in the Chamber, which could be an chance to further discuss the proposed changes.
Summary
President Andrzej Duda's proposal is simply a step towards strengthening Poland's safety in hard times. The introduction of mandatory defence spending of 4% of GDP into the Constitution is intended to guarantee unchangeable backing of the army and to modernise the Armed Forces. Cooperation with government and allies is crucial to achieving these objectives.
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Duda proposes a revolutionary change in the constitution: 4% of GDP on mandatory defence
