Czech Coalition Government Decides Against 2026 Defense Spending Increase
DEFENSE
The Czech coalition government, led by ANO, SPD, and the Motorists, has decided against increasing defense spending in 2026, as announced by Chamber of Deputies Speaker Tomio Okamura. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing funding for citizens over military expenditures, contrasting with the previous government's goal to raise defense spending to three percent of GDP by 2030.

Jan 26, 2026, 5:08 PM