Editorial photo #13361533 Human Interest
Protest Against EU SAFE Defence Funding In Warsaw
People rally at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland on 21 February, 2026. Polish opposition groups protested outside the Presidential Palace in Warsaw on February 21, 2026, urging President Karol Nawrocki to veto the SAFE bill, which would enable Poland to access EUR 43.7 billion in EU loans for defense projects. The bill, approved by the Senate but opposed by Law and Justice and Confederation lawmakers, has sparked debates over its political implications and potential misuse, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk advocating for its swift enactment. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto)