diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml
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+variables:
+  GIT_SUBMODULE_STRATEGY: recursive
+  GIT_SUBMODULE_FORCE_HTTPS: 'true'
+include:
+  - project: 'gitlab/gitlab'
+    ref: 'main'
+    file: 'ci-templates/maven_java.yml'