The document regarding the reduction of planned military expenditures, revealed by Piotr Nisztor on Republika TV, has caused a real political storm – on the part of the government, the opposition, and within the army itself.
Of course, the government denies the contents of the document but does not explicitly state that such a maneuver to cut the army’s budget is about to take place and is being considered.
Read more: Economy in Ruins, Army on the Brink: Sakiewicz Warns of Government’s IncompetenceWill this ultimately happen? It will primarily depend on the strength of the social reaction. It might be possible to halt the harmful process of disarming the army at a time when we face a serious threat related to the war in the East. Today, there is still time to react.
The only question is, why does the government need to reduce spending in such a crucial area of the state’s functioning? Is it about underestimating the real threat? No politician would ever admit that. Some might even want to weaken the army, but the reason is more mundane: this government cannot handle the economy or the expenses. They know they won’t manage. And that is the best assessment of this cabinet’s abilities and capabilities.