Željka Antunović

Croatian politician and Minister of Defence

Željka Antunović - Croatian politician and Minister of Defence
Born

September 15th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Croatia

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Served as the 9th Minister of Defence of Croatia from 2003 to 2005. Played a significant role in the Croatian government's efforts to enhance national security and military reform during a critical period following the Croatian War of Independence. Worked in various capacities within the government and political landscape, contributing to policy development and implementation in defense-related areas.

Served as the 9th Croatian Minister of Defence

Contributed to military reforms post-independence

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