# SDP initiates expulsion proceedings against MEP Jerković

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-romana-jerkovi-kralji-eu-travel-expenses
> Updated: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3.

Croatian MEP Romana Jerković Kraljić is facing scrutiny regarding the use of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group funds for study visits to Strasbourg and Brussels. Reports, including an investigation by Politico, allege that the trips included family members, friends, and associates. 

Discrepancies have been noted in official documentation, where some participants were reportedly listed as medical professionals or professors despite their actual occupations. Specifically, individuals including an actor and an art historian were reportedly identified as professors at the Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka. While some reports estimated the cost of a specific event at over 12,000 euros, Jerković Kraljić maintains the actual cost was between 8,200 and 9,000 euros. 

Jerković Kraljić has denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the mislabeling of participants as “unintentional administrative errors” caused by staff. She defended the inclusion of non-medical participants by stating that healthcare is a broad field encompassing lifestyle, education, and social environments. She has rejected calls for her resignation.

In response to the controversy, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of Croatia has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Jerković Kraljić, which could result in her expulsion from the party. Following a proposal by party leader Siniša Hajdaš Dončić, a decision on the proceedings is expected on October 8.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: SDP initiates expulsion proceedings against MEP Romana Jerković Kraljić

Croatia's SDP is considering the expulsion of MEP Romana Jerković Kraljić following allegations of using EU funds for events involving family and friends with falsified professional titles.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sdp-initiates-expulsion-proceedings-against-mep-romana-jerkovi-kralji

### 2026-10-04: Romana Jerković Kraljić denies wrongdoing in EU travel expense scandal

MEP Romana Jerković Kraljić has denied wrongdoing following allegations that S&D group funds were used for conferences attended by her associates, attributing discrepancies to administrative errors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romana-jerkovi-kralji-denies-wrongdoing-in-eu-travel-expense-scandal

### 2026-10-01: Romana Jerković faces scrutiny over EU-funded Strasbourg trip

MEP Romana Jerković Kraljić is under fire after reports revealed a taxpayer-funded Strasbourg trip included family and friends, with some participants listed under inaccurate professional titles.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romana-jerkovi-faces-scrutiny-over-12000-sd-funded-trip

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