Poland, EU states surprised by von der Leyen plan to redirect SAFE funds to Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed using remaining SAFE program funds for a new joint program with Ukrainian companies, catching Poland and several other EU member states off guard. The proposal signals a potential shift in EU funding priorities toward Ukraine, but its scope and implementation remain unclear. The surprise suggests possible friction within the EU over resource allocation, which could affect bloc cohesion on Ukraine support.