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The debate surrounding the SAFE program dominated Polish public discourse in March 2026. Although unofficial information suggests that President Karol Nawrocki is close to signing the bill, the official position of his backers remains cautious. The head of the National Security Bureau emphasizes that the loan agreement, which is the basis for financing the program, remains unknown, raising justified concerns about debt servicing costs and potential dependence on foreign lenders. Opposition politicians, including Daniel Obajtek, accuse the government of lacking knowledge about the substantive content of the provisions, pointing to the need to meet so-called milestones. The SAFE program stems from years of efforts to find extra-budgetary sources of funding for the modernization of the Polish Armed Forces, which gained particular importance in the face of the tense geopolitical situation on NATO's eastern flank after 2022. Parallel to the dispute over state security, the technology market is grappling with sharp price increases for components. Experts point to drastic hikes in RAM prices, which translate into higher costs for purchasing personal computers. This situation coincides with information about Apple's plans to introduce cheaper MacBook models and a major update for Samsung devices, which is also expected to affect lower-priced segments. In the sphere of international diplomacy, a tough stance from Budapest was noted — Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that Hungary will not submit to economic blackmail from EU institutions, fitting into the broader context of disputes within the Community. „A magyarokat nem lehet zsarolni.” (Hungarians cannot be blackmailed.) — Viktor Orbán The symbolic and historical dimension is present in reports about the posthumous honoring of an American soldier who died while saving a Pole. This highest US decoration underscores the tightening military ties between Warsaw and Washington. Simultaneously, tension is mounting in the Polish judiciary related to the primaries for the National Council of the Judiciary. Critics of this solution warn of deepening legal chaos, while supporters see it as an opportunity to democratize the institution.

Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media emphasize the risk of Polexit and international isolation should the president veto pro-European financial solutions. Conservative media highlight the threat to sovereignty stemming from secret loan conditions and the imposition of external guidelines on Poland.