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Significance
Officials justified the decision by pointing to a worsening European security landscape wrought by the war in Ukraine, but many observers see the move as part of Croatia’s perceived security rivalry with neighbouring Serbia.
Impacts
Belgrade may look to buy French Rafale fighter jets during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Serbia this week.
The Serbian military will struggle to reform due to frequent political meddling.
By proposing conscription, the ruling Croatian Democratic Union is likely playing to right-wing voters ahead of presidential elections.
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