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flag Croatia to reinstate mandatory military service for 18-year-old men in 2026, training 18,000 annually.

flag In October 2025, Croatia’s parliament approved reinstating mandatory military service for men turning 18, effective next year, as a response to regional security concerns, with about 18,000 young men to be trained annually for two months; participants will earn 1,100 euros monthly, while conscientious objectors can opt for civil service with undetermined pay. flag Meanwhile, the Central European Initiative, a 17-nation forum established in 1989, continued promoting EU integration and sustainable development through cooperation in renewable energy, environmental protection, and regional resilience, including a study visit by Ukrainian officials to Poland to strengthen pre-accession readiness. flag Germany is also advancing a 3-billion-euro satellite deal with Rheinmetall to enhance intelligence capabilities.

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