diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml
index 1631771..928c8c0 100644
--- a/.gitlab-ci.yml
+++ b/.gitlab-ci.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 image: monachus/hugo
 
+variables:
+  GIT_SUBMODULE_STRATEGY: recursive
+  
 before_script:
   - git submodule sync --recursive
   - git submodule update --init --recursive