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One fifth of GDP goes to military in Poland, and is growing
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Defense spending in Poland is expected to increase significantly, pushing public sector debt over 60% of GDP post-2025, according to Credit Agricole Bank Polska economists. Their new analysis estimates defense modernization spending from 2022-2035 at PLN 713.4 billion, up from the previous PLN 505.4 billion estimate. This rise is driven by new defense programs and increased costs.
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