Administrative and leadership disputes in Croatia and Serbia

In early October 2026, leadership transitions and organizational disputes were reported in both Croatia and Serbia. In Croatia, the utility company Čakom accepted the resignation of director Lidija Miše Jalšovec, who cited health concerns stemming from professional and legal pressures. In Serbia, teaching staff at the Čačak Gymnasium protested the appointment of director Katarina Majstorović, questioning the legality of her selection and noting organizational difficulties after she went on sick leave shortly after taking office.

By late October, the focus shifted toward allegations of political interference and accountability within law enforcement sectors. In Croatia, Most party MP Zvonimir Troskot called for an investigation into the 2017 dismissal of former Lika-Senj County Police Chief Ante Podnar, alleging that political pressure influenced his removal during an investigation into local irregularities. Meanwhile, in Serbia, public criticism emerged regarding the reinstatement of Belgrade police chief Veselin Milić, who returned to his position immediately following a two-month detention related to a murder investigation without facing disciplinary action.