US NATO ambassador criticizes Czech Republic for low defense spending

In a recent defense conference in Prague, Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, criticized the Czech Republic for its insufficient defense spending, which is currently below 1.8% of GDP. He emphasized the need for all NATO allies to meet their commitments, particularly the Hague Defense Commitment. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has pledged to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP next year, but independent confirmation of these plans remains limited.