Poland, Baltics form coalition for EU defense funds

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are forming a coalition to strengthen coordination on defense financing and seek additional funds at the European Union level. Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański announced the initiative in an interview with Bloomberg. The move signals a concerted effort by these frontline NATO states to bolster their collective defense capabilities amid regional security concerns. The coalition will focus on attracting new financial resources from EU mechanisms to support military modernization and readiness.