# Croatia fascist symbol and slogan controversies

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-fascist-symbol-and-slogan-controversies
> Updated: 2026-11-06T09:18:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Tensions regarding fascist and antisemitic symbols have emerged in Croatia. In Rijeka, the City Council unanimously adopted amendments to prohibit the display of symbols, emblems, or slogans that glorify fascism, Nazism, or Ustašism on city-managed property. This includes a ban on the Ustaše salute, “Za dom spremni”. While some political representatives suggested certain amendments were intended to protect specific insignia, reports indicate the accepted regulations were proposed by Mayor Iva Rinčić to ensure a legally comprehensive ban.

In Split, Nazi-related chants and antisemitic songs were reported during a football parade. This incident led Interior Minister Davor Božinović to criticize the judiciary for slow sentencing, arguing that delays prevent effective deterrence. The Association of Croatian Judges responded by rejecting these claims as generalized, citing heavy workloads in the Split misdemeanor court and requesting specific data from the Ministry of the Interior.

Following the Rijeka decision, the local HDZ issued a statement condemning totalitarian regimes, but simultaneously opposed any interpretation that criminalizes legal insignia from the Croatian War of Independence, such as HOS symbols. The party argued the decision should not be used to question the values of the Homeland War or the contributions of Croatian defenders. Unlike in Zagreb, where the HDZ and Most parties opposed similar measures, Rijeka’s decision received support from representatives of both parties, including Most councillor Petra Mandić.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Rijeka City Council bans fascist and Ustaše symbols

Rijeka's City Council has unanimously banned the promotion of fascist, Nazi, and Ustaše symbols on public property, a move supported by various political factions despite concerns over war-era insignia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rijeka-city-council-bans-fascist-and-ustae-symbols-1

### 2026-10-31: Croatia: Controversy over fascist slogans and judicial delays

Croatia faces political tension following fascist slogans in Split and a controversial ban on fascist glorification in Rijeka, amid debates over judicial efficiency.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-controversy-over-fascist-slogans-and-judicial-delays

### 2026-10-30: Rijeka City Council bans fascist and Ustaše symbols

The Rijeka City Council unanimously banned the promotion of fascist, Nazi, and Ustaše symbols, including the salute “Za dom spremni,” on all city-managed public surfaces and property.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rijeka-city-council-bans-fascist-and-ustae-symbols

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