Poland boosts civil defense program to 102.4B zł; local governments seek control

Poland's government plans to allocate 102.4 billion zł (2027-2031) to its Population Protection and Civil Defense program, a significant increase. Local government officials are pushing for changes to the program's structure, seeking more decision-making authority over fund allocation. The development signals Poland's continued defense buildup amid regional security concerns, but the final program design remains uncertain.