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Czech PM Andrej Babis reiterates importance of NATO for his country but rejects calls to increase defense spending
Sep 24, 2026, 7:11 AM CDT
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The US and NATO want Czechia to spend more on defense. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says Prague cannot afford faster increases, despite growing warnings about the threat from Russia.
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Current level of Czech defence spending and its gap to NATO’s 2% GDP target Specific statements or policies from US or NATO officials urging higher spending Details of the Czech government’s fiscal constraints and budget priorities Historical trends of Czech defence spending Potential security assessments that underpin the ‘growing warnings’ about Russia
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