Babiš discussed his trip to Israel and the war in Ukraine with Pavel

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš discussed various topics with President Petr Pavel, including the war in Ukraine and military strategy. Their relationship is reportedly good, despite previous tensions. Babiš is set to visit Israel on November 17, which has drawn criticism from opposition leaders. The government faces backlash over plans to shift funding for public media, a topic Pavel intended to address. They also talked about appointing a new head for the Office for the Protection of Economic Competition, with applications due by November 18. Babiš confirmed that anyone can apply for the position, and the selection process involves a commission that includes the president's office.