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- 1Poland's surging defence budget raises questions over growth●Poland is racing ahead with military spending – but will it help or damage its economic growth story?
Poland is dramatically expanding military expenditure, positioning itself among NATO's biggest defence spenders amid security concerns on its eastern flank. Analysts are now debating whether the vast outlays on weapons, equipment and infrastructure will stimulate Polish industry and jobs, or crowd out investment and strain public finances, potentially undermining the country's reputation as one of Europe's fastest-growing economies.