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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