Czech President Petr Pavel has filed a formal complaint regarding his exclusion from the Czech delegation attending the NATO summit in Ankara this July. Pavel has described the decision to exclude him as unprecedented and regrettable. The complaint, known as a competence dispute, challenges the reasoning behind the decision. Former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš expressed disagreement with Pavel’s action, stating he does not believe it is a positive step, while acknowledging the President’s right to pursue the challenge. The move has prompted reactions from across the Czech political landscape, signaling a potential constitutional debate. The core of the dispute centers on the President’s role and authority in representing the country at international events.