The European Commission has allowed Poland to redirect nearly €6 billion in post-COVID funds for defense projects, making it the first country to invest in security and defense from the National Recovery Plan. This decision follows successful negotiations and aims to enhance the EU's defense capabilities, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The funds are part of a larger €650 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility aimed at revitalizing EU economies post-COVID, but come with strict conditions regarding their use. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)