NATO, Trump and Czech Republic

Czech Republic open to Trump's call for higher NATO defence targets
The Czech Republic said on Wednesday that it is open to spending more on defence, as demanded by US President-elect Donald Trump. "We are open to this debate," Prime Minister Petr Fiala said, emphasizing that money invested in defence was money well spent.
Czechia reaches 2% GDP defence spending target for first time in 20 years
“For the first time in 20 years, the Czech Republic will fulfil its allied commitment to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence,” Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová (ODS, ECR) wrote on X. Černochová also highlighted the new legal safeguards for defence financing.
Europe Doubts Trump Could Make NATO Spend 5% Of GDP On Defence
Incoming US president Donald Trump has demanded NATO countries massively ramp up defence spending to five percent of GDP -- more than double the current target -- but few in Europe see the figure as feasible.
Trump calls on NATO to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Jan. 7 that NATO should raise its defense spending benchmark from 2% of GDP to 5%, echoing his earlier calls for Europe to spend more on its security.
Trump's push for NATO spending: Allies face new demands
Even before being sworn in, Donald Trump harshly criticized European NATO countries. He also changed his stance on ending the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting he could achieve it within half a year, not in 24 hours as he previously claimed.
Trump urges NATO to boost defense spending amid war tensions
Even before being sworn in, Donald Trump has harshly criticized European NATO countries. He has also altered his stance on ending the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting he could achieve it within half a year,
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