Croatian Parliament

Croatia budget rebalance and fiscal management tensions

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Croatian Parliament to Vote on 2026 Budget Rebalance

The Croatian Ministry of Health has implemented new spending limits for hospitals to improve financial management and reduce debt to wholesalers. Under these rules, facilities must adhere to monthly thresholds for medica

Bosnia and Herzegovina post-election formation and tensions

21 clusters · 173 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliament to convene in November

Following the October 4, 2026, general elections, political maneuvering has intensified as parties negotiate new government structures. In the Federation of BiH, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially relea

Balkan agricultural crisis and market protection efforts

16 clusters · 103 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina dairy farmers demand import protections

The Balkan region faces severe agricultural and environmental crises driven by extreme heat and prolonged drought. In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), summer 2026 saw record temperatures, causing hydrological crises and sig

Orthodox Church legal and political controversies

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Zoran Stevanović faces scrutiny over land deal for Orthodox church

In Croatia, the Parliament has raised questions regarding the legality of the Serbian Orthodox Church’s operations. The debate focuses on a 2002 ‘Agreement of Common Interest’ signed by former Prime Minister Ivica Račan,

Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Homeland War commemorat

22 clusters · 98 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Dubrovnik officials mark 35th anniversary of Croatian Navy unit

Throughout late 2026, various commemorations continued across Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to honor veterans and milestones of the Homeland War. In August, Zagreb hosted the 30th National Sports Competition for Vol

Croatian agricultural wildlife management dispute

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Croatia debates hunting law and waste management reforms

The Croatian Chamber of Agriculture (HPK) has called for specific protections within a new Hunting Law to prevent the costs of inadequate wildlife management from being transferred to farmers. HPK President Željko Miheli

Croatia judicial system disputes

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croatian Constitutional Court faces crisis over judge boycott

The Croatian judiciary is facing internal and external tensions involving different branches of the legal system. In mid-October, Interior Minister Davor Božinović entered a public dispute with the Association of Croatia

Croatia tourism: rising costs, regulation, and investment

22 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croatia faces legislative scrutiny over tourism and hospitality laws

By late 2026, the Croatian tourism sector faces intensifying scrutiny over escalating costs, service quality, and environmental sustainability. While high-profile endorsements highlight the Adriatic’s beauty, travelers r

Croatia healthcare infrastructure and staffing crisis

10 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croatia plans healthcare reforms to improve accessibility

Croatia faces a critical shortage of medical professionals, with a particularly severe deficit in family medicine. Experts, including Dr. Leonardo Bressan, have warned of a potential collapse in primary healthcare, notin

Social and digital security trends in Croatia

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Croatia reports rise in hate crimes and extremist trends

Recent data indicates various security challenges within Croatia, spanning both digital and social spheres. In the first nine months of the year, the National CERT reported 1,203 cyber incidents, a figure nearly equal to

Balkan labor and wage negotiations

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Croatia Economic and Social Council debates labor competitiveness

Labor negotiations and wage discussions are intensifying across the Balkan region. In Montenegro, the implementation of the ‘Euro model’ has stalled social dialogue, with the Union of Free Trade Unions of Montenegro warn

Croatian healthcare professional qualification debates

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Croatia's physiotherapy masters face professional status dispute

The Croatian Parliament has engaged in legislative discussions regarding the regulation of professional qualifications. Initial debates focused on amending the Law on Regulated Professions and the Recognition of Foreign

Croatian Parliament budget amendment debates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Croatia Parliament debates 38 budget amendments

The Croatian Parliament is engaged in debates regarding amendments to the proposed state budget rebalance, as well as budgets for Croatian Waters and Croatian Roads. The Homeland Movement (DP) has proposed several measu

Threats against journalists in Croatia

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Torcida General Secretary arrested for threatening journalists

Croatian authorities launched a criminal investigation following a campaign of intimidation against 11 journalists and one political analyst. The threats emerged after media coverage of Nazi and antisemitic chants by Tor

Dispute over HRT director appointment in Croatia

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Croatia faces dispute over HRT director appointment

The proposal by the Croatian Parliament’s Committee for Information, Informatization, and Media to appoint journalist Dražen Miočić as the Director General of the public broadcaster HRT has triggered significant politica

Extremist displays by football fans in Split

4 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Rijeka Archbishop condemns Torcida fans for Nazi and Ustaše chants

Concerns have emerged regarding the rise of extremist ideologies among Croatian football supporters in Split. Observers noted that members of the Torcida fan group displayed gestures and chants associated with fascism an

Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and political fallout

27 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Gospić waste scandal: Šincek group imported more waste despite bans

The environmental crisis in Gospić has escalated into a significant political and legal issue for the Croatian government. Following the discovery of approximately 37,000 to 44,000 tons of illegally deposited waste, incl

Fiscal and property reforms in Croatia and Serbia

5 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Tax regulations for property exchanges and dividend advances

Croatia and Serbia continue implementing fiscal and administrative reforms targeting real estate, entrepreneurship, and social welfare. In Croatia, the Agency for Legal Property Transactions and Mediation (APN) has proc

Ratko Mladić death and funeral spark regional controversy

46 clusters · 375 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Lagumdžija criticizes Serbia at UN over Ratko Mladić funeral

The death of Ratko Mladić on August 27, 2026, in The Hague has triggered a profound political and diplomatic crisis across the Balkans. Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of genocide, war crimes, a

Controversy over Marin Miletić parliamentary rhetoric

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Croatia: Most MP Marin Miletić defends controversial parliamentary speech

Marin Miletić, a Member of Parliament for Croatia’s Most party, sparked significant political backlash following remarks made during a parliamentary debate regarding corruption and the judiciary. Miletić suggested radica

Overcrowding at Dobrota Psychiatric Hospital

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Croatia prison system faces overcrowding with 4,947 inmates

The Dobrota Special Psychiatric Hospital in Montenegro is experiencing significant overcrowding. The facility currently houses 299 patients, exceeding its formal capacity of 233 beds. This surge is attributed in part to

Bosniak political representation in the Balkans

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Armin Hodžić proposed as Vice President of Croatian Parliament

Political developments involving Bosniak representation have emerged in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Movement for a Modern and Active Krajina (PoMAK) endorsed Semir Efendić for the

Plenković survives no-confidence motion over Gospić waste

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Croatia political debate intensifies over illegal waste crises

The Croatian Parliament has rejected a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Andrej Plenković’s government. The motion, initiated by the SDP, failed to reach the required 76 votes, receiving 55 in favor and 79 agains

Croatia continues remediation of illegal waste sites

10 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Gospić air quality station monitors illegal waste site

Remediation efforts at the former PPK Velebit site in Gospić have progressed to the removal of approximately 650 tons of non-hazardous waste stored in large bags. This material is being transported to Holcim and Nexe cem

Croatian Radiotelevision director selection dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Urša Raukar Gamulin calls for postponement of HRT director election

The selection process for the Director General of Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) has faced political opposition in the Croatian Parliament. Initially, the Committee for Information, Informatization, and Media finalized a

Croatia legislative reforms for the crafts sector

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Croatia advances legislative reforms for crafts and capital markets

The Croatian Parliament has passed amendments to the Crafts Act, which are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. The new legislation introduces the legal status of a ‘family craft’, allowing household members to a