Poland Allocates $26 Billion to Strengthen Civil Protection

Poland’s government announced Tuesday that it will allocate $26 billion to bolster the country’s civil protection system amid security concerns linked to Russia.

The funding is earmarked for the next four years, setting out a multi-year commitment to strengthening civilian safeguards.

The announcement places civil protection among Poland’s responses to the security risks it associates with Russia, with the allocation directed toward improving protections for the population.

The summary of the announcement did not specify how the money would be divided or which projects would receive funding.