Croatian Court Bars President from PM Bid Without Resignation

President Milanovic defies court ruling, vows to continue his campaign for prime minister, sparking a constitutional crisis.

Croatia's Constitutional Court rules President Zoran Milanovic cannot run for prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary election without resigning.
Milanovic criticizes the court's decision as a 'coup' and vows to pursue the premiership despite restrictions.
The court's ruling triggers a constitutional crisis, with Milanovic's ambition challenging the non-partisan nature of the presidency.
A snap poll shows Milanovic slightly leading over the current Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.
Milanovic's potential premiership could shift Croatia's stance on key international issues, including support for Ukraine and NATO expansions.