Polish official defends SAFE loan amid euro strength, denies cost overrun

Polish Deputy Defence Minister Radosław Ditrich rebuts social media claims that euro appreciation has inflated the value of Poland's SAFE military loan by 8 billion złoty, arguing the loan remains beneficial. The claim is partially confirmed by exchange-rate mechanics, but Ditrich's denial suggests the actual cost impact is uncertain and likely manageable. This matters because Poland's defense modernization is a key NATO eastern-flank commitment, and any perceived cost overrun could affect public support and fiscal planning.

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