Czech PM Andrej Babis says NATO is vital but rejects calls for higher defense spending
DW World1 min read100 words
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has emphasized the importance of NATO for his country while rejecting calls for increased defense spending. The U.S. and NATO have urged Czechia to raise its defense budget, citing growing concerns about the threat from Russia.
Babis stated that Prague cannot afford faster increases in defense spending, even as warnings about Russian aggression intensify. He reiterated the nation's commitment to NATO but maintained that the current financial constraints prevent a rapid budgetary shift.
The Prime Minister’s position confirms that Czechia will continue to support NATO while acknowledging that it cannot afford accelerated defense spending increases.
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