Poland's President Karol Nawrocki vetoed legislation for €44 billion in EU defence loans, escalating tensions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government. The bill aimed to boost military spending amid security concerns from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nawrocki prefers domestic funding over EU loans, citing dependence on Brussels. Tusk criticized the veto, calling it a missed patriotic opportunity, and plans to propose alternative measures to secure the funding. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)