Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is determined to access €43.7 billion in EU defence loans despite a presidential veto from President Karol Nawrocki, who opposes the legislation due to concerns over sovereignty and dependence on Germany. Tusk insists that military modernization will continue and that the veto will not hinder access to funds, although it may complicate the process. The European Commission supports Poland's participation in the SAFE initiative, while Nawrocki proposes using national resources instead. The debate has intensified in the Sejm, reflecting the ongoing tensions between Tusk's government and Nawrocki's opposition.