EXPLAINED: Why Czechia’s future safety and security hang on Munich 2026

The Munich Security Conference will help determine whether Czechia remains secure, from protecting critical infrastructure to ensuring NATO backing.

ČTK Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by ČTKElizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 13.02.2026 12:30:00 (updated on 13.02.2026) Reading time: 3 minutes

This weekend, Czechia steps into one of the most consequential security summits in years. From Feb. 13–15, President Petr Pavel and newly appointed Foreign Minister Petr Macinka join nearly 50 heads of state, 100 ministers, and hundreds of diplomats at the Munich Security Conference.

The talks could shape the country’s defense, international partnerships, and everyday security. This year, discussions are especially urgent due to uncertainty over NATO’s future, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and Europe’s efforts to strengthen its own defense capabilities.

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