PM Fiala: Paris talks show Europe must invest more in defense

Europe needs to eliminate unnecessary regulations and increase investment in defense. This was the conclusion of Wednesday's meeting in Paris on Ukraine and European security, according to Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala. "To be taken seriously, we must be stronger both economically and militarily," Fiala told Czech Television after the meeting.

French President Emmanuel Macron had previously hosted a similar meeting on Monday, but it was limited to a few European leaders. Wednesday's meeting included a broader group of EU and NATO countries, including Czechia, the Baltic states, and Canada. Fiala participated in the meeting via video call.