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Croatia in 2026
- Topic: Croatia in 2026 presents a potential window for reform, especially in electoral and local government structures, but political will is uncertain. - Key insight: After a flurry of elections in the previous years, 2026 could be a calmer period more conducive to reform, if the ruling HDZ and overall political actors commit to it. - Expert view: Political scientist Zarko Puhovski notes the timing is favorable for two major reforms (electoral system overhaul and consolida
2026-05-24Ships, Trains and Pipelines
- The article highlights Croatia’s efforts to diversify its economy beyond tourism by leveraging its Adriatic location for logistics, transport, and energy. - Key developments include Port of Ploce's expansion (bulk terminal for Capesize ships, potential container traffic, new cranes, quay investments) and strategic growth in port throughput. - Rijeka is positioned as a logistics hub due to proximity to Hungary and Slovakia, while Ploce serves Bosnia, enhancing regional trade
2026-05-24Ex-PM Jadranka Kosor
Summary: - The article features an interview with Jadranka Kosor, Croatia’s former prime minister and the country’s only female head of government since independence. - Kosor warns that Croatia risks democratic decline and a “scorched earth” political environment if current politics continue, citing a rightward shift of her former party, HDZ. - She reflects on Croatia’s successful path toward EU integration while noting concerns about the trajectory of domestic politics, part
2026-05-24Croatia & Germany Strengthen Alliance
Croatia and Germany sign a Joint Declaration on Enhanced Cooperation and a detailed Action Plan (2026–2030), signaling a strengthened alliance. Key focus areas: energy, digitalisation, and AI; shared port infrastructure use (Zadar and Rijeka); defence cooperation (continued modernization of PzH 2000, potential Leopard 2A8 procurement); border protection aligned with EU and international law. The plan also covers economic/infrastructure collaboration, and capacity-building ami
2026-05-24In Croatia in 2025, the Right Rises
Summary tailored to your query (Croatia, 2025: foreign policy, politics, diplomacy, elections, economy, security) - Politics and elections - Presidential election: Incumbent Zoran Milanović won decisively in Jan 2025 (74.68%), defeating HDZ-backed candidate Primorac. - Local politics: HDZ secured most local wins in May 2025, but Zagreb remained under Mozemo! mayor Tomislav Tomišević; Rijeka swung to independent Iva Rincić. - Rising tensions: Growing far-right influence
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