Poland invested hundreds of millions of euros in infrastructure.

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The claim states 'hundreds of millions of euros' when the actual magnitude of Poland's defence infrastructure investment is in the billions of euros. NATO Security Investment Programme infrastructure projects alone total PLN 7.8 billion (approximately €1.8 billion), and that is only one component of Poland's broader defence infrastructure spending.

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• The claim does not specify a time period, making precise verification difficult. However, data from 2023–2025 consistently shows defence infrastructure investment far exceeding 'hundreds of millions of euros'.
• The MEP did not cite any source for the figure.
• The claim uses the vague term 'hundreds of millions' which masks the true scale of investment, which runs into the billions of euros across multiple programmes and budget lines.

Sources

• AcademicSecurity and Defence Journal (Academic)Polish investments in NATO-related programmes, infrastructure, and innovation include PLN 7.8 billion allocated to NATO Security Investment Programme projects.
• SecondaryEuropean Parliament Research Service (EPRS) — At a Glance: EU Member States' Defence BudgetsPoland's defence budget reached PLN 151 billion (€34 billion, or 4.12% of GDP) in 2024, with spending up 52.3% in 2023 and 16.9% in 2024.
• SecondaryPolska Zbrojna (Polish Armed Forces Magazine)Military infrastructure investment spending is growing at an impressive rate in Poland. According to the Ministry of National Defense's data, significant funds are being allocated to military infrastructure projects including railway modernisation for military transport (PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe referenced in December 2024).
• SecondaryFondapol — Study on Poland's Security in the 21st CenturyPoland increased defence spending to 4.7% of GDP by 2025. Around 41.7% of defence spending will be allocated to investment and the purchase of military equipment.