In this State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the EU’s unwavering solidarity with Poland amid hybrid attacks and external threats to its border with Belarus. She highlighted Poland’s role as the largest defense spender in Europe and the EU’s commitment to boosting support through the SAFE initiative, increased border management funding, and significant defense investments. These efforts aim to strengthen Europe’s common security and reinforce the EU’s external borders, underscoring Poland’s strategic importance in regional security and stability.