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Beatrix Asboth

Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge

Czech lawmakers approved the country's 2026 budget Wednesday, allocating 1.7% of GDP to defence despite pressure from the US and President Petr Pavel to meet NATO targets.

The lower house voted 104-87 to allocate almost 155 billion koruna ($7.4 billion) for the Defence Ministry. The spending would inch above 2% only if funding for defence-related projects at other ministries is included.

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