Armin Hodžić proposed as Vice President of Croatian Parliament

The Club of National Minority Representatives has proposed Armin Hodžić for the position of Vice President of the Croatian Parliament. If elected, Hodžić would become the first Vice President from the Bosniak national minority and the youngest in the history of modern Croatian parliamentarism. He also represents Albanian, Slovenian, Montenegrin, and Macedonian minorities.

The proposal has sparked debate in Parliament due to Hodžić’s family connection to recent labor unrest. His father, Mumin Hodžić, is a union leader for the Čistoća utility company, which participated in a major strike involving Zagreb Holding and ZET in late September.

Vladimir Bilek, President of the Club of National Minority Representatives, stated the appointment would send a “historic, inclusive message.” Milorad Pupovac, a representative of the Serbian national minority, expressed support for Hodžić, citing his political seriousness, while warning against using his father’s union activities to fuel anti-minority sentiment. Mumin Hodžić has denied any political connection regarding the recent strikes, stating they were driven solely by workers.