# Split City Council political controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/split-city-council-political-controversy
> Updated: 2026-10-06T04:12:56.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

A session of the Split City Council regarding nightclub regulations in the old city center ended in chaos. Following a dispute over procedural rules, Council President Igor Stanišić ordered the removal of councilor Bojan Ivošević, which prompted an opposition walkout and the adjournment of the session due to a lack of quorum.

Marijana Puljak, president of the Centar party, characterized the incident as a ‘cheap political circus’ and a ‘smoke screen’ designed to distract from more significant issues. Puljak further accused Mayor Tomislav Šuta and city authorities of financial irregularities, alleging that public funds are being diverted through inflated invoices to private entities and that informal associates are influencing city contracts.

## Claims

- The requested extraordinary session aims to seek the dismissal of Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Belgrade City Assembly completed its session, adopting all 43 items on the agenda. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Belgrade City Assembly approved an increase in the daily residence tax from 160 to 240 dinars. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The assembly updated its rules to allow councilors to vote electronically instead of by a show of hands. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Funds were secured via EUROFIMA to modernize the tram subsystem, including the renovation of 29 CAF trams. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A total of 41 councilors signed the request to convene an extraordinary session. (single source)
- Medical documentation confirmed Tatjana Mićić suffered a fracture of the nasal bone and part of the upper jaw. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Belgrade City Assembly adopts 43 items amid calls for Mayor Šapić's dismissal

Belgrade's City Assembly adopted 43 items, including tax hikes and tram modernization, amid opposition walkouts demanding Mayor Aleksandar Šapić's dismissal following an alleged assault on a councilor.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgrade-city-assembly-to-debate-urban-regulation-and-utility-rebalancing

### 2026-10-01: Split City Council session ends in chaos and misconduct allegations

A Split City Council session ended in chaos after councilor Bojan Ivošević was removed, leading to an opposition walkout and allegations of financial misconduct by Marijana Puljak.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/split-city-council-session-ends-in-chaos-and-misconduct-allegations

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