Croatia Sets Parliamentary Election for April 17 Amid Political Tensions
President Zoran Milanovic announces the election date following the dissolution of parliament, challenging the ruling HDZ party with a promise of a corruption-free government.
- Croatia's parliament was dissolved on March 14, paving the way for a parliamentary election scheduled for April 17.
- President Zoran Milanovic, representing the opposition Social Democratic Party, announced his candidacy for prime minister, promising a determined and corruption-free government.
- The election will see the ruling conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) face off against a coalition of centrist and left-leaning parties.
- Accusations of corruption have been levied against the ruling HDZ party, which has denied these claims.
- Croatia is also set to hold a presidential election by the end of the year, with Milanovic indicating he would resign as president after a parliamentary victory.
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