Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic

Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic
Ministr obrany České republiky
Incumbent
Martin Stropnický

since January 29, 2014
Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic
Member of
Appointer Prime Minister
Formation 8 December 1992
Website www.army.cz

The Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic (Czech: Ministr obrany České republiky) is the leader of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic and member of the Government of the Czech Republic, Cabinet and the National Security Council of the Czech Republic. The Minister of Defence's power over the Military of the Czech Republic is second only to that of the President. The Minister of Defence is appointed by the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic and confirmed alongside with the whole government by the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.

The current and 16th Minister of Defence is Martin Stropnický, serving since 29 January 2014.

List of Ministers of Defence of the Czech Republic

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