Administrative
When may Poland depart from EU procurement procedures?
Article 346 TFEU allows EU Member States to depart from EU procurement procedures to protect their essential security interests. Poland relies on this exemption when acquiring military equipment, applying its own procedures under public procurement law and the internal rules of the Ministry of National Defence, in particular those of the Armament Agency.Poland reshapes appeal proceedings before the National Appeals Chamber, creating new opportunities and challenges for contractors
Major updates to Poland’s public procurement appeal process take effect on 13 March 2026, reshaping how contractors present and defend their claims. The new rules aim to streamline proceedings, expand remote participation and tighten evidence requirements, changes that businesses must understand to avoid costly risks.SAFE: Mechanism for financing the defense sector in Poland by the European Union
The European Union has taken an unprecedented step towards strengthening its common security and defence policy. In this article, we discuss the main objectives of the programme, its legal instruments and the tax implications for entities participating in defence procurement.