Outgoing Czech PM Petr Fiala urges continuity on Ukraine support

Outgoing Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) says he regrets his cabinet cannot continue after the election, arguing it leaves office “with honour” and a record of major reforms, from pensions and defence to energy and education. In an interview with Czech News Agency, he pointed to faster-than-expected economic growth, a public-finance deficit below two percent and rising real wages. Fiala also highlighted higher defence spending and the Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine, urging his successors not to abandon it. He warned that Russia remains the main security threat and said his party will be a firm, but non-obstructive, opposition.