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Napjaté vztahy ve sněmovně – Měsíc do voleb v Maďarsku – Česko vstoupilo do NATO před 27 lety

·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

American ambassadors criticize Czech defense spending as the government faces pressure to meet NATO's 2% target.

The episode opens with a discussion on Czech defense spending, where American ambassadors have criticized the government for not meeting NATO's 2% target. Commentators Martin Komárek and Martin Zvěřina analyze Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's strategy of promising cuts to domestic voters while preparing to increase international commitments. They explore the broader issue of Czech politicians delivering different messages at home versus in EU summits. The conversation shifts to parliamentary dynamics, noting personal animosities and revenge politics affecting legislative work, such as committee appointments. Markéta Šihtařová's resignation as an MP is cited as an example of political disengagement. The show then transitions to Hungarian elections, with a month until voting. Analysts Arpad Šoltes and Děd Varga discuss Viktor Orbán's potential loss after 16 years, his use of Russian advisers, and campaign tensions with Ukraine over energy issues. They note Orbán's risk of criminal consequences if defeated. The final segment marks the 27th anniversary of Czech NATO membership. Former ambassadors Karel Kovanda and Jakub Landovský recall accession challenges, including low public support and security law gaps. They assess current NATO functionality, US commitment under Trump, and Czech spending shortfalls, with Landovský warning the country risks becoming a 'black passenger' in the alliance.

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