Czech Prime Minister, Andrej Babis, has praised the European Union’s new path, particularly on security. In a recent interview, Babis stated that the EU’s new approach on security is a positive development and that the Czech Republic fully supports it. He believes that the EU needs to strengthen its position in the field of security and defense, and that cooperation among the member states is crucial to achieve this.

Babis highlighted the importance of the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) initiative, which aims to deepen defense cooperation among the member states. He believes that the initiative is a step in the right direction and that the Czech Republic is fully committed to it. He also stressed the need for the EU to increase its defense spending, in order to meet the current security challenges.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of the EU’s cooperation with its partners, including NATO, in the field of security. He believes that the EU and NATO should work closely together to address security challenges and that the Czech Republic is fully committed to this cooperation.

The EU has been taking a more proactive approach on security and defense in recent years, recognizing that the security challenges facing the continent have become more complex and diverse. The EU’s new strategy on security and defense, adopted in 2016, aims to strengthen the EU’s ability to address these challenges and to enhance the EU’s role as a global security provider.

Overall, the Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis praised the EU’s new path, particularly on security and defense. He believes that the EU needs to strengthen its position in the field of security and defense and cooperation among the member states is crucial to achieve this. He also emphasized the importance of the EU’s cooperation with its partners including NATO in the field of security.

Article by Prague Forum