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Branko Vukelić
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Branko Vukelić in April 2009
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| 11th Minister of Defence of Croatia | |
| In office 12 January 2008 – 29 December 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Ivo Sanader (2008–2009) Jadranka Kosor (2009–2010) |
| Preceded by | Berislav Rončević |
| Succeeded by | Davor Božinović |
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| Born | 9 March 1958 Karlovac, FPR Yugoslavia |
| Died | 3 May 2013 (aged 55) |
| Nationality | Croat |
| Political party | Independent (since 2013) Croatian Democratic Union (until 2013) |
| Alma mater | University of Zagreb |
Branko Vukelić was an important Croatian politician. He was born on March 9, 1958, and passed away on May 3, 2013. He is best known for serving as the Minister of Defence for Croatia.
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Branko Vukelić's Life
Branko Vukelić was a member of a political party called the Croatian Democratic Union. This party is one of the main political groups in Croatia. He played a key role in the government during his time as a minister.
Early Life and Education
Branko Vukelić was born in a city called Karlovac. At the time, Karlovac was part of a country known as FPR Yugoslavia. He was a very smart student.
In 1981, he finished his studies at the University of Zagreb. He studied at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. This means he learned a lot about how electricity and electronic systems work.
Becoming a Minister
After his education, Branko Vukelić became involved in politics. He eventually rose to a very important position. From January 12, 2008, to December 29, 2010, he was the Minister of Defence for Croatia.
What a Minister of Defence Does
The Minister of Defence is a very important job in any country. This person is in charge of the country's military and its protection. Their main goal is to keep the country safe from threats.
Some of the things a Minister of Defence might do include:
- Making sure the armed forces are well-trained and equipped.
- Working with other countries on defense matters.
- Managing the budget for the military.
- Helping to create plans for national security.
During his time as Minister, Branko Vukelić worked with two different Prime Ministers. These were Ivo Sanader and Jadranka Kosor. The Prime Minister is the head of the government.
Family Life
Branko Vukelić was married and had one child. He balanced his important political career with his family life.
Legacy
Branko Vukelić served his country in a significant way. His work as Minister of Defence helped shape Croatia's security during his term. He passed away in 2013, but his contributions to Croatian politics are remembered.
