Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has said his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe. “Today we are talking about the need for a half-million army in Poland,” Tusk said. Poland already spends a higher proportion of GDP on defence than any other Nato member, including the US. Last year Poland’s defence spending reached 4.1% of GDP, according to Nato estimates, and it plans to hit 4.7% this year. Trump has suggested the US might abandon its commitments to the alliance if member countries don’t meet defence spending targets.

Source: The Guardian March 09, 2025 01:50 UTC