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Czech constitutional court says president should attend NATO summit
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- The Czech Republic’s Constitutional Court issued a preliminary injunction allowing President Petr Pavel to attend the July NATO summit in Ankara, partially resolving a dispute with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
- The conflict arose after Babiš announced that Pavel could not be part of the delegation, prompting Pavel to file a lawsuit seeking clarity on who has the authority to decide attendance.
- The court cited precedent and the NATO summit's accreditation deadline as reasons for the immediate injunction, with a full ruling expected in the coming weeks.
- The NATO summit dispute reflects broader tensions between Pavel and Babiš, including disagreements over military spending below NATO’s 2 percent GDP target.
- Both Pavel and Babiš expressed respect for the court’s decision, with Pavel emphasizing the importance of continuity in the country’s NATO representation.
