I do not see this as an alternative, but as a complement - she spoke of the "alternative for SAFE" undersecretary of state for European affairs Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka. As she explained, the presidential veto to the SAFE Act may mean a deficiency of money for police, Border defender or State Protection Service. Nawrocki's speech was besides commented by Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish.
In consequence to the alternate proposed by president Karol Nawrocki to the EU SAFE programme, Sobkowiak-Czarnecka stated that the blockade of the bill by the head of state meant in fact the end of investment for Polish services.
- I'm sorry. Veto on this bill, that means there will be no money for border guards, police, state safety services and infrastructure projects, due to the fact that the second beneficiary, whom we make by this bill, is the Ministry of Infrastructure - she said. As a associate of the government explained, "there's no way with these investments with border guards or police."
She besides pointed out that in the case of veto of the SAFE Act Poland will shrink the time limits for alleged individual orders required by the SAFE programme. Furthermore, the failure to sign the Act may besides consequence in a simplification in the financing of Polish defence companies.
The president won't sign the SAFE Act? "We tried to dispel doubts"
Sobkowiak-Czarnecka stressed that the army is eagerly waiting for the president's signature under the EU debt strategy law. “We work regular with the General Staff, and we know what the military plans are, what is missing, how much the military waits for this money... The SAFE mechanics lies on the table here and now. Just 1 signature and we're moving on with the full process - she said in "The Szubartowicz's View Point".
During the Wednesday press conference, president Karol Nawrocki explained that Poland should model its equipment on the techniques utilized by the United States. The Undersecretary of State stated that the implementation of the SAFE programme does not gotta affect the breaking of military contracts with the US.
- I'm sorry. No 1 says that if we usage the SAFE mechanism, there are no contracts with the United States due to the fact that I see that The opposition is trying to make that impression. - added.
SEE: The president proposes an "alternative for SAFE". "Poland can afford it"
According to Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, during the February gathering of the National safety Council, the government side held a substantive discussion with the president and sought to resolve his doubts about the EU initiative.
- I'm sorry. I think it was very specific, substantive discussion, and the president had doubts, partially carried out by political message. We responded very specifically (...) to these questions and besides during subsequent meetings at the President's Chancellery. Point by point we tried to dispel all doubts, so I, as I declared, am open to the end - she said.
Alternative to SAFE or a separate program? "Mr President, specifics"
When asked if the programme proposed by the president was an alternate to the EU SAFE or another support mechanism, Sobkowiak-Czarnecka stated that it should only be an additional element.
- I'm sorry. I absolutely don't see it as an alternative, just as a complement.. We at SAFE are talking about spending in the Polish arms industry, the president is talking about spending abroad. These are 2 compatible systems, so I see it, she said.
As she added, "today the needs of the Polish army are huge", so the president should sign the SAFE Act as shortly as possible. - I'm sorry. Mr President, specifics and decisions - she appealed.
Presidential alternate to SAFE. There's a Kosiniak-Kamish reaction.
Shortly after the press conference, to which president Karol Nawrocki and NBP president Adam Glapiński presented an alternate to EU SAFE programs, national defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz commented on the proposal in the online entry.
"SAFE programme gives the fastest and concrete means for modernization of the Polish army, so the military, the arms manufacture and everyone who is at heart to strengthen the force of our army appeal and number on the signature under the law by the president" - wrote the head of the PSL.
The SAFE programme gives the fastest and concrete means to modernise the Polish army, which is why the military, the arms manufacture and all those who are at heart are calling for and counting on the signing of the law by @President.
— Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish (@KosiniakKamish) March 4, 2026
But if there's another...
SEE: "It'll come out soon." Deputy Marshal on SAFE scenario
According to the deputy prime minister, "SAFE 0%" will not replace EU mechanisms, but any additional reinforcement is simply a good sign for the Polish army.
"However, if there are more instruments for financing the army, the Polish Army will only benefit from this. Not as an alternate to SAFE, but additional safety measures" - added the Minister.
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