Czechia: Michal Kudelka, the head of the Czech Republic’s Information and Security Service, has raised alarms, stating that the current security situation in Europe and globally poses the most significant threat since the Second World War, as reported by ČTK.
Addressing the media after a meeting with the president, Kudelka emphasized that the emerging threats from the current security landscape could directly impact the Czech Republic.
He cautioned against dismissing the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, stressing their relevance to Czech interests. “The aggressive Russian Federation poses a significant threat to democratic European states, including the Czech Republic,” Kudelka emphasized.
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Expressing concern about the potential resurgence of Islamist terrorism in Europe, Kudelka underscored the need to acknowledge the risk, despite the absence of specific intelligence indicating a direct threat to Czech security at present.
President Petr Pavel echoed these apprehensions, painting a somber picture of the future and suggesting the likelihood of further complications.
Pavel’s visit to the BIS headquarters marked the first by a Czech president since Vaclav Havel in 1998. He stressed the importance of such engagements with special services, stating that the president must be fully informed.
This approach contrasts with that of Milos Zeman, the former Czech president, who frequently criticized the special services.
