The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that President Petr Pavel is permitted to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, next month. This decision overturns a previous government directive that excluded Pavel from the official delegation. Prime Minister Andrej Babis, a political rival of Pavel, had announced he would lead the delegation instead, accompanied by the ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs. Pavel challenged this decision, arguing that leading the delegation falls under his presidential authority, as has been customary in the past. The court affirmed Pavel’s right to attend, stating the government cannot obstruct his participation or that of his accompanying staff. The dispute stems from ongoing disagreements between Pavel and Babis regarding defense spending priorities, with Pavel advocating for increased investment in the military. This ruling ensures the Czech Republic will be represented at the summit by its president, upholding established precedent.