Czech Radio: Seven Czech deputy ministers still lack security clearance

Seven political deputy ministers in Czechia have yet to obtain the required security clearance, despite serving in their posts for more than nine months, according to Czech Radio. Among them are both deputy defence ministers, Radovan Vích (Freedom and Direct Democracy Party) and René Schreier (ANO), who consequently cannot access classified NATO information. The clearance, issued by the National Security Authority, is required for 17 deputy ministers across seven ministries. Those without it cannot attend certain government security meetings or access sensitive documents. One deputy minister at the Regional Development Ministry has not even submitted an application.