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Vaccination mandates spark legal action and public debate in Montenegro and Croatia
In Montenegro, the implementation of mandatory vaccination as a legal requirement for preschool attendance has sparked public debate. While some support the measure for collective protection, others argue that mandatory requirements undermine trust in the healthcare system. Nikolina Joksimović expressed support for medicine but emphasized that parents should be able to ask questions and receive clear answers without being labeled as anti-vaccination activists.
In Croatia, authorities are taking legal action against parents who refuse routine vaccinations. The State Inspectorate reported 55 misdemeanor proceedings initiated since 2024. Since the start of 2025, the Ministry of Justice has recorded 23 new proceedings. Although the law sets a fine of 266 euros for non-compliance, court rulings frequently result in lower penalties, typically ranging from 70 to 150 euros, often covering multiple missed vaccinations over several years.
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Ministry of Justice · Nikolina Joksimović · State Inspectorate
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The legal fine for failing to vaccinate a child is 266 euros. www.24sata.hr
- [DISPUTED] Since the beginning of 2025, 23 misdemeanor proceedings have been initiated due to failure to fulfill immunization obligations. www.24sata.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nikolina Joksimović supports vaccination but argues parents have the right to ask questions and receive clear answers. barinfo.me · otvoreno.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Courts rarely impose the full 266 euro fine, often issuing amounts between 70 and 150 euros instead. www.24sata.hr
- [DISPUTED] The sanitary inspection has initiated 55 misdemeanor proceedings against parents resisting regular childhood vaccinations since 2024. www.24sata.hr