Czech Republic's Shift in Defense Spending: A New Direction Under Babis
Published on: Feb. 26, 2026, 7:33 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Czech Republic, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis, is not increasing defense spending as NATO targets rise. Babis emphasizes health and living standards over higher military expenditure. The 2026 budget proposal cuts defense spending to 2.1% of GDP, diverging from the previous government's goals.
