Poland to build Europe’s ‘strongest army’ in 2026: PM Tusk

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared 2026 a “year of Polish acceleration,” pledging to build “the strongest army in Europe,” boost infrastructure investment, and take a tougher stance on crime, local media reported. In a New Year’s address, Tusk said his government would speed up military expansion, launch major infrastructure projects, and continue what he called the “repolonisation” and rebuilding of key industries, including the defence sector, TVP World reported. He also announced plans to introduce a strict “Polish first” rule in public procurement.