Czech President Petr Pavel cleared to attend NATO summit in Ankara after court order

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš attempted to prevent President Petr Pavel from traveling to the NATO summit in Ankara, but the Czech Constitutional Court issued a temporary measure on 24 June allowing Pavel’s participation. The summit, held on 7 July 2026, gathered leaders of the alliance’s 32 member states and featured a joint photo of Babiš and Pavel, highlighting the month‑long dispute between the government and the presidency over foreign‑policy representation.

The court’s decision noted that the government had delayed a final ruling on Pavel’s travel, prompting the interim order that obliges the foreign ministry to enable the president’s attendance. A final judgment is expected in the coming months, while the summit proceeded with high‑level diplomatic activity in Ankara.