The Czech government announced Monday it will exclude President Petr Pavel from the country’s delegation to next month’s NATO summit. This decision breaks with established protocol and signals a growing dispute between Prime Minister Andrej Babis and President Pavel. Pavel, a former career military general, previously served as the Czech army’s chief and held a prominent role within NATO’s military structure. The move is expected to escalate tensions between the two leaders, potentially leading to a legal challenge. Details surrounding the reasoning for the exclusion have not been fully disclosed, but it underscores a clear power struggle. The unprecedented decision raises questions about Czech representation at the crucial international summit.