Poland plans to introduce significant changes in regulations regarding material contributions for national defense. The goal of these changes is to increase the availability of resources for the Armed Forces in crisis situations (areas, spaces, means of transportation, machinery, and other equipment).
Key elements of the proposed changes include:
- Expanding the potential use of business resources: Currently, businesses that may be militarized in the future (units planned for militarization) are partially exempt from the obligation of physical contributions. The proposal suggests that the exclusion should only apply to militarized units, not also those anticipated for militarization.
- Strengthening cooperation with businesses: Before any decision to utilize specific business resources, detailed arrangements are planned with its representatives. This is to ensure that defense requirements are met while minimizing disruption to economic activity.
- Precisely defining situations in which militarization could occur: The law states that the militarization of businesses can only occur in exceptional situations such as the implementation of a state of emergency, martial law, declaration of mobilization, or during a war.
Why are these changes needed?
- Increasing defense readiness: With wider access to business resources, the Armed Forces will be better prepared to carry out their duties in crisis situations.
- Streamlining the mobilization process: The proposed changes aim to streamline procedures related to the use of businesses’ resources when necessary.
- Strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors: With close cooperation with businesses, the more effective use of available resources will be possible.
What does this mean for entrepreneurs?
- The opportunity to contribute to national defense: Businesses will have the possibility to actively participate in ensuring national security.
- Greater predictability: A clear definition of conditions and procedures related to militarization allows entrepreneurs to better prepare themselves for potential changes.
- A need for cooperation with the administration: Businesses will be required to cooperate with public administration bodies in terms of defense tasks.
In summary, the proposed changes aim to create a more effective system for using business resources for national defense needs. As a result, Poland will be better prepared to face potential threats.
For more details: draft law of November 14, 2024 on the amendment of the law on the defense of the Fatherland and the law higher education and science (UD157)
Author: Dr. Marek Woch, Legislation Expert of the Polish Federation of Entrepreneurs and Employers Entrepreneurs.pl.
Source: https://managerplus.pl/swiadczenia-rzeczowe-w-czasie-pokoju-militaryzacja-przedsiebiorcow-co-oznacza-proponowana-zmiana-prawa-90493
