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Czech president calls for defense spending above 2% of GDP
Czech Republic
First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 5:02 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
President Petr Pavel said defense spending next year should exceed 2% of GDP and sought talks with the government.
SO WHAT?
Higher Czech defense spending could affect national policy and NATO burden-sharing.
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