Minister of Defence is a member of the Croatian Government in charge of the defence sector and head of the Ministry of Defence. Minister of Defence makes decisions, orders, guidelines, instructions and regulations for which he is authorized under the law to carry out the work from the scope of the Ministry of Defence. Defence Minister is responsible to the Commander in Chief for the implementation of the commandments in accordance with the provisions of the Defence Law. Minister gives consent on the Proposed Plan of use of the Croatian Armed Forces. Defence Minister at least once a year delivers to Commander in Chief the Report on readiness of commands, units and institutions of the Croatian Armed Forces.
Personal data:
Born on 8 May 1968 in Potravlje, Sinj
Courses:
- 1991 - Course on antiterrorist combat
- 1993 - Command and Staff College "Blago Zadro"
- 1998 - Management Course (MPRI) on the Croatian Military Academy
- 1998 - Passed the examination for divers with one asterisk according to CMAS federation
- 1999 - English Course for officers on the Navy Military Academy
- 2000 - War College "Ban Josip Jelacic"
- 2001 - George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, SSTaR two-month course completed (Security, Stability, Transition and Reconstruction)
- 2011 - University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics, enrolled on postgraduate master studies in Business Management - MBA
- 2011 - University of Zagreb, Faculty of Political Science, Diploma of Journalism
Professional and Political Career:
- 1991 - 1992 - Company Commander in the Special Forces of the CAF General Staff
- 1992 - 1993 - Battalion Commander in the Sinj Training Centre
- 1993 - 1996 - Commander of Sinj Operations Group and Commander of the 126th Sinj Brigade
- 1996 - 2001 - Commander of the 4th Guard Brigade Split
- 2001 - 2002 - Chief of Staff of the Military District Dubrovnik - retired with the rank of Colonel
- 2004 - 2005 - Columnist in Vecernji List
- 2005 - 2006 - Director of the Demining Company Zdrug d.o.o.
- 2006 - 2007 - Member of the Management Board of Urbaniko d.o.o.
- 2007 - 2011 - Member of the Croatian Parliament
- 2007 - 2011 - Chairman of the Committee for veterans in the Croatian Parliament
- 23.12.2011. - Minister of Defence
Promotions
- Captain, 1992.
- Major, 1993.
- Lieutenant Colonel, 1994.
- Colonel, 1995.
- Brigadier, 1998.
Decorations:
- Order of Duke Domagoj
- Order of Nikola Subic Zrinski
- Order of Count Jelacic
- Medal for Exceptional Ventures
- Memorial of Homeland War
- Memorial of Homeland Gratitude
Foreign Languages:
- English
Marritual Status
- married, one daughter
Specialties:
- 2003 - a series of articles on the military, veterans, terrorism and military-political events in Croatia and abroad in newspapers: Jutarnji list, Vecernji list, Slobodna Dalmacija
Former Defence Minister:
1. Davor Bozinovic (29 December 2010 to 23 December 2011)
2. Branko Vukelic (12 January 2008-29 December 2010)
3. Berislav Roncevic (23 December 2003 -12 January 2008)
4. Zeljka Antunovic (30 July 2002 - 23 December 2003)
5. Jozo Rados (28 January 2000-30 July 2002)
6. Paul Miljavac (14October 1998 to 27 January 2000)
7. Hebrang (14 May 1998 to 12 October 1998)
8. Gojko Susak (18 September 1991 - 3 May 1998)
9. Luka Bebic (31 July 1991 - 18 September 1991)
10. Sime Djodan (02 July 1991 - 31 July 1991)
11. Martin Spegelj (24 August 1990 - 02 July 1991)
12. mr. Peter Kriste (31 May 1990 - 24 August 1990)
Personal Data:
Born on 27 December 1961, Pula
Married, two children
Education:
BA, MA and PhD in Political Science, Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb;
1998 – Graduated "Leaders for the 21st Century" Course at George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Professional career:
- December 2010 – Minister of Defence
- March 2010 - appointed Special Envoy of the Prime Minister for Southeast Europe
- July 2009 – appointed State Secretary for Political Affairs in Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration
- September 2008 – appointed State Secretary for European Integration in MFAEI
- 1 October 2005 – Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the NATO
- 10 February 2004 –appointment as Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia
- 2002 – Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Serbia and Montenegro
- 2001 – Chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia to Belgrade, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)
- 2000 – Coordinator for relations with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia with the rank of ambassador
- 1999 – Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia with the rank of ambassador
- 1997-1999 – Deputy Head and Head of the Department on Neighbouring Countries in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the rank of Minister Counsellor
- 1996 – Counsellor in the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 1994-1996 – Senior Adviser in the Department for Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia
- 1990 – Chairman of the Draft Board in the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia
- 1987 – Adviser in the Republic's Secretariat for Defence of Croatia
Languages:
English and Bulgarian
Other:
He is the author of the book "Mutual Transition NATO - EU - Southeast Europe" (2010), and co-authored the book "NATO - Euro-Atlantic Integration" (2008). He wrote many scientific papers, participated as a speaker at many renowned universities and scientific institutions (the "Woodrow Wilson" International Scientific Center, Washington; German Marshall Fund, Washington; Johns Hopkins University, Washington; Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
He lectures at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, at the MFAEI Diplomatic Academy and at the "Ban Josip Jelacic" War College.
He is negotiator in the Croatia-EU accession negotiations, Chapter 30 - External relations and 31 - External Security and Defence Policy. Both chapters were successfully closed.
Former Ministers of Defence of Republic of Croatia:
- Branko Vukelić (12th January 2008.- 29th December 2010.)
- Berislav Rončević (23rd December 2003. -12th January 2008.)
- Željka Antunović (30th July 2002.- 23rd December 2003.)
- Jozo Radoš (28th January 2000.-30th July 2002.)
- Pavao Miljavac (14th October 1998.-27th November 2000.)
- Andrija Hebrang (14th May 1998.-12th October 1998.)
- Gojko Šušak (18th September 1991. – 03rd May 1998.)
- Luka Bebić (31st July 1991. – 18th September 1991.)
- Šime Đodan (02nd July 1991. – 31st July 1991.)
- Martin Špegelj (24th August 1990. – 02nd July 1991.)
- mr. Petar Kriste (31st May 1990. – 24th August 1990.)
Personal data
Born on March 9, 1958 in Karlovac
Married with Đurđica Vukelić
One son
Education
1981 - graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Zagreb
Professional career
1991-1997 - Manager of INA - Branch office Karlovac
1982-1990 - Project engineer in an engineering office, chief of preparation and installation in the company EAB Karlovac
Political career
January 2008 - 2010 Minister of Defence
December 2003 - appointed Minister of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship
June 2002 - Croatian Democratic Union (CDU), General Secretary
March 2002 - Karlovac County CDU Committee, President
since 2001- Karlovac City Council member
1997-2001 - Mayor of the City of Karlovac
1993-1997 – Karlovac City Council member
since 1993 – Karlovac City CDU Committee, President
Foreign languages
English
Hobbies
Football, horticulture, music
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