Poland adopts a five-year civil-defence programme worth 102.4 billion zlotys
Poland’s cabinet adopted its civil-protection and civil-defence programme for 2027–2031, with planned funding of 102.4 billion zlotys. About 30 billion zlotys is designated for local governments. Shelters, evacuation equipment, secure communications and continuity of essential services are among the priorities, and funding distribution will consider both population and eastern provinces’ proximity to potential threats.
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Cabinet adopts the civil-defence programme
Poland’s cabinet adopted a new Population Protection and Civil Defence Programme on October 6. The programme sets the basis for financing civil-protection and civil-defence work over the next five years. It was prepared by the Interior and Administration Ministry for adoption through a cabinet resolution.[1], [2]
Planned funding totals 102.4 billion zlotys for 2027–2031, with about 30 billion zlotys designated for local governments. The programme continues work undertaken in 2025–2026.[1]
Shelters and essential services receive priority
The programme aims to protect lives, health, property, infrastructure and the environment during crises. It includes shelter locations and collective-protection facilities, evacuation equipment and supplies for wartime activities. Other priorities are secure communications, threat detection, public warning and alarm systems. Personnel training and adequate medical protection are also included, alongside continuity of essential services and access to important resources during threats.[1]
Funding distribution considers eastern provinces
Funding distribution is to consider population and the additional needs of eastern provinces closer to potential threats. Supplementary financing may come from European Union funds and the named national security and modernisation funds. The programme envisages cooperation among public administration, non-governmental organisations, businesses and the public. Its resolution takes effect the day after publication in Monitor Polski, Poland’s official gazette.[1]
