# HDZ political crisis in Croatia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hdz-political-crisis-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-10-29T15:31:25.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) is facing internal instability following a decline in public approval ratings. Polling data indicates the party has dropped to a critical 25 percent, marking its lowest level during Prime Minister Andrej Plenković’s third mandate.

This downward trend is attributed to public dissatisfaction regarding corruption scandals, specifically the “Gospić affair” involving delayed hazardous waste disposal. The political pressure is compounded by the potential unification of opposition parties, SDP and Možemo, whose combined ratings may now exceed those of the HDZ.

In response, the party has scheduled an information assembly for November 28 in Šibenik. Prime Minister Plenković is expected to attend the meeting as part of a mobilization effort to address internal challenges and prepare for parliamentary elections scheduled for next spring.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: HDZ leadership prepares for crisis meeting amid falling ratings

The ruling HDZ party has called a crisis assembly in Šibenik to address declining poll numbers and prepare Prime Minister Andrej Plenković for upcoming parliamentary elections.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hdz-leadership-prepares-for-crisis-meeting-amid-falling-ratings

### 2026-10-21: HDZ faces political crisis amid falling approval ratings

HDZ faces a political crisis as polling shows the party's rating has fallen to 25 percent amid ongoing corruption scandals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hdz-faces-political-crisis-amid-falling-approval-ratings

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Cite as: HDZ political crisis in Croatia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hdz-political-crisis-in-croatia