# SDP leadership changes in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sdp-leadership-changes-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-10-17T17:22:54.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has undergone leadership transitions at both the regional and organizational levels. 

In Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Katarina Gugić, the head of the Vela Luka Municipality, was elected as the new president during a convention in Ston, succeeding Miša Krstičević. Her administration intends to prioritize practical citizen concerns such as healthcare, transport, and the cost of living. 

At the national level, Mirela Katalenac was elected president of the SDP Women’s Forum in Zagreb. Succeeding Sandra Krpan, Katalenac aims to focus on women’s economic independence, combating violence against women, and addressing gender-based pay and pension gaps.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Mirela Katalenac elected president of SDP Women's Forum

Mirela Katalenac has been elected president of the SDP Women's Forum in Croatia, pledging to fight for economic independence, gender equality, and against violence towards women.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirela-katalenac-elected-president-of-sdp-womens-forum

### 2026-09-25: SDP Dubrovnik-Neretva County elects new leadership

Katarina Gugić has been elected as the new president of the SDP in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, succeeding Miša Krstičević.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubrovnik-pass-wins-european-cultural-tourism-network-award

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