In a joint meeting between Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, tensions arose over the issue of defense in Europe. Tusk voiced his frustration with what he called a "dramatically disoriented" Europe on defense during a press conference following the meeting.

One of Tusk's main concerns was Germany's refusal to consider defense bonds, a proposal by Poland to boost military investments. He expressed irritation at the competing initiatives on defense and military procurement across Europe, pointing out a lack of cooperation and coordination in the region.

While Poland has been increasing its defense spending, aiming for 4.12 percent of GDP by 2024, surpassing NATO's 2 percent target, Germany has pledged to reach the 2 percent mark this year. Tusk called for better coordination of spending and programs within the alliance.

A specific issue of contention was Germany's opposition to the idea of joint EU debt for military investments, with Tusk stating that Germany should not finance Poland's tanks and that Poland will take care of its own defense needs.

Scholz, on the other hand, has been advocating for more countries to join Germany's Sky Shield initiative, which focuses on jointly procuring air defense systems. Tusk had previously expressed Poland's intention to participate in this platform.

In addition to his concerns over defense spending, Tusk also sought EU support for a defense line along Poland and the Baltic region's borders with Belarus and Russia. He emphasized the importance of coordination between the various countries' initiatives and called for a unified approach to the continent's security concerns.

The meeting signaled an ongoing frustration and disagreement over defense issues within Europe, highlighting the need for stronger cooperation and coordination in order to ensure the region's security. As leaders continue to grapple with competing proposals and differing priorities, finding common ground remains a challenge.