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Poland Eyes Constitutional 4% Defense Spending Amid Russia Threats

3/9/2025

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Poland's President Andrzej Duda is pushing to enshrine a minimum 4% GDP defense spending in the constitution, driven by escalating threats from Russia. Prime Minister Donald Tusk backs mandatory military training for all adult males and is considering withdrawing from treaties on landmines and cluster munitions. Last year, Poland led NATO with a defense spending of 4.1% of GDP.

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Poland's President Andrzej Duda is pushing to enshrine a minimum 4% GDP defense spending in the constitution, driven by escalating threats from Russia. Prime Minister Donald Tusk backs mandatory military training for all adult males and is considering withdrawing from treaties on landmines and cluster munitions. Last year, Poland led NATO with a defense spending of 4.1% of GDP.