The Croatian parliament voted to reintroduce mandatory military service. This was reported by the Washington Post.
The decision comes against the background of increased tension in Europe after the Russian aggression against Ukraine, as well as the arms race and the buildup of military forces in the Balkans, which went through a bloody war in the 1990s.
Lawmakers approved the legal changes with 84 votes "for" and 11 "against". 30 deputies voted "abstain".
The army service will last two months and will provide basic military training. Conscription was abolished in 2008, when the country switched to a voluntary system.
Croatia's Ministry of Defense said the goal was to train young people in basic skills and knowledge needed in crisis situations to contribute to national security.
Authorities will start calling up conscripts born in 2007 for medical examinations by the end of the year. Conscripts will receive a salary, and conscientious objectors can choose civilian service.