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Andrija Hebrang criticizes Maršavelski appointment

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2026-11-07 11:18 UTC → 2026-11-07 19:57 UTC · added removed

Aleksandar Andrija Hebrang criticizes Maršavelski resigns from intelligence oversight appointment

Aleksandar Maršavelski, a professor at the University of Zagreb, has resigned from the Croatian Council for Civil Oversight of Security and Intelligence Agencies. His resignation follows his admission that he provided political advice to a Serbian student movement while writing under the pseudonym “Prijatelj studenata” (Friend of Students) for the newspaper Danas. Maršavelski stated he advised the movement on political organization, electoral lists, and the formation of an expert government. He claimed he used a pseudonym to avoid fueling allegations of foreign interference in Serbian politics, acting instead out of a duty to support human rights. He reportedly advised students on organizing against the government of Aleksandar Vučić and suggested avoiding certain political candidates. The situation has drawn sharp criticism from Croatian officials. Minister of Justice, Administration, and Digital Transformation Damir Habijan described Maršavelski’s actions as “absolutely unacceptable,” warning that his engagement could allow Belgrade to claim Croatia is interfering in Serbian internal affairs. Habijan characterized the engagement as a private matter that was inappropriate for someone in an academic and oversight role. Political tension remains high as the Most party has demanded a review of the Council’s selection process. Ranko Ostojić, president of Adding to the Parliamentary Committee for Internal Policy and National Security, noted that while criticism, former Croatian Minister of Defense Dr. Andrija Hebrang has questioned how Maršavelski passed security clearances can be updated with new information, clearances. Hebrang alleged that Maršavelski has “openly agitated against the committee had not previously been informed of Maršavelski’s activities Croatian state” and failed to act in Serbia. The Faculty of Law at the University of Zagreb has issued a statement distancing itself from Maršavelski’s political activities, noting it learned of his involvement through media reports. The faculty is investigating whether his activities were separate from his professional duties, stating national interest. Hebrang argued that a decision the appointment reflects systemic issues regarding his employment status will be made following the conclusion control of this review. the security and intelligence agency (SOA) and called for deep reforms to protect national interests.

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  1. 2026-11-07 19:57 UTC Andrija Hebrang criticizes Maršavelski appointment
  2. 2026-11-07 11:18 UTC Aleksandar Maršavelski resigns from intelligence oversight
  3. 2026-11-05 21:11 UTC Aleksandar Maršavelski resigns from intelligence oversight
  4. 2026-11-05 14:10 UTC Aleksandar Maršavelski resigns from intelligence oversight
  5. 2026-11-04 17:44 UTC Aleksandar Maršavelski resigns from intelligence oversight
  6. 2026-11-03 17:17 UTC Aleksandar Maršavelski involvement in Serbian student unrest

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