The Republic of Croatia on Friday reintroduced compulsory military conscription following fears over the escalating Russia-Ukraine war and destabilization in the Balkans.

With an 84 to 11 vote, the Croatian Parliament (Sabor) approved changes to the country’s Defense Act and the Armed Forces Service Act, reintroducing basic military training. The new system consists of two months of basic training, which, according to the Defense Ministry, aims to teach young citizens basic crisis-response skills.

Under the new legislation, people born in 2007 will be called for medical examinations by the end of this year. Those objecting to the system based on religious or moral grounds will have the option of being civil servants for three to four months.

According to Defense Minister Ivan Anu

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