The US responds to rumors of interference in SAFE. This is the position of the Department of State
Last week, President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the bill implementing the EU SAFE reinforcement mechanism. Earlier, together with the President of the NBP, Adam Glapiński, he presented his own proposal – “Polski SAFE 0 percent”. A draft law on the Polish Defense Investment Fund has already been submitted to the Sejm, which provides for the creation of a fund financed primarily from the profit of the National Bank of Poland.
The president's decision is strongly criticized by the ruling camp and questions arise about Karol Nawrocki's motivation.
Did the US interfere in the SAFE case? There is an official answer
Polish Radio's White House correspondent, Marek Wałkuski, asked the United States Department of State whether the United States interfered in the Polish decision-making process regarding the SAFE program.
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The spokesman responded in a way that at the same time put an end to speculations about US interference and emphasized Poland's importance in NATO. He stated that our country is a “strong ally and leader in strengthening collective defense,” and the United States supports efforts to strengthen defense capabilities.
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He also added that such actions are most effective when they strengthen cooperation within NATO and allow for the quick acquisition of needed capabilities.
“The issue of Poland's participation in the SAFE EU program and other proposed loan instruments belongs to Poles. The United States has not endorsed any specific course of action on this matteralthough we remain deeply concerned about the protectionist aspects of the SAFE program and other EU defense measures under consideration and approved,” we read.
