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Will Croatia's Trump-like president get re-elected on Sunday?


Published on 2024-12-29 06:01:05 - MSN
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  • President Zoran Milanovic, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is running for re-election. View on euronews

The article discusses the upcoming parliamentary election in Croatia on April 17, 2024, where Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, often compared to Donald Trump for his populist style, seeks re-election. Plenković, who has been in power since 2016, leads the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and has managed to maintain a strong voter base despite controversies like corruption scandals and economic issues. His campaign focuses on Croatia's EU membership benefits, economic recovery, and stability. However, opposition parties, including the Social Democrats and the newly formed Homeland Movement, are gaining traction by criticizing HDZ's governance, corruption, and the handling of the economy. The election's outcome remains uncertain, with polls showing a tight race, and the possibility of coalition formations post-election.

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