Shield East. What is it and why is it controversial?

On 12 March 2025, the European Parliament recognised the Shield of the East as a flagship task for the common safety of the European Union. This decision underlines Poland's strategical importance in strengthening the east flank of NATO and the EU. The east Shield, launched in 2024, aims to strengthen the defence of the country by building a strategy of fortifications and modern defence technologies. In the face of increasing threats from east neighbours, Poland has taken decisive steps to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The east Shield Program, initiated in 2024, became a symbol of our nation's determination to defend values and borders. fresh designation of this task by the European Parliament as crucial to