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Poland increases defense spending to a record $53 billion

In 2026, Poland raised its defense spending to a record level. This may lead to the largest budget deficit in the EU.

In brief

  • Poland increased its defense spending to $53 billion.
  • Defense spending accounts for 4.8% of Poland’s GDP.
  • Massive rearmament affects the country’s budget.
  • The budget deficit may become the largest in the EU.
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  • Publicno reports
  • Commentatorsno reports
  • Oligarch-ownedno reports
  • Stateno reports
  • Officialno reports
  • Anonymousno reports

Not covered by: public, commentators, oligarch-owned, state, official, anonymous.

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