The Czech Republic did not meet its NATO commitment to spend two percent of its GDP on defense in the past year, according to statements made by Pavel Žáček, a member of the parliamentary defense committee. Žáček acknowledged the failure, while noting initial optimism that the target would be reached. Discussions also centered on a new army concept soon to be presented to the defense committee for review, with Žáček indicating a need to assess its realism. The interview addressed the relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, anticipating potential criticism from Trump regarding the Czech Republic’s defense spending at upcoming summits. Žáček believes this criticism will persist regardless of the existing relationship between the two leaders. The interview was conducted by Daniel Takáč.