President (Head of State)
Zoran MilanoviΔ
SDP Coalition
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Prime Minister (Head of Government)
Andrej PlenkoviΔ
HDZ Coalition
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The Sabor is Croatia's parliament (151 seats). The center-right HDZ won the 2024 elections and formed a governing coalition with the right-wing DP (Homeland Movement) and national minorities, securing a ruling majority of 78+ seats (76 required).
Governing Coalition (78+ seats)
HDZ & Partners (61) - Won Election
DP (14) - Coalition Partner
Opposition & Others
Tourism & Housing Inflation
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General Interest
Critical
Record-breaking tourism has caused residential rental prices to skyrocket in coastal hubs (Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar) and Zagreb. The general public is concerned as locals and students are priced out. Debates center on short-term rental taxes (Airbnb) vs. tourist capacity caps.
Sources: Eurostat Housing Statistics, Jutarnji List, Balkan Insight
Schengen & Border Control
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General Interest
Moderate
Since joining the Schengen zone, Croatia polices a massive stretch of the EU's external land border (with Bosnia, Serbia, and Montenegro). Border enforcement strategies, migrant transit routes, and coordination with EU border agencies remain key national topics.
Sources: Frontex Annual Reports, HINA (Croatian News Agency), Balkan Insight
Zagreb Waste Management
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General Interest
Active
The capital, Zagreb, has undergone a major overhaul of its sorting and recycling fees led by the green-left municipal government. The transition has sparked active political debates over landfill capacities, public cleanliness, and resident compliance.
Sources: Zagreb City Council (Official Gazettes), Index.hr, Tportal
Croatia's GDP is estimated at approximately β¬89 Billion (2026 Estimate). The economy is heavily service-driven, with a world-renowned coastal tourism sector, coupled with emerging high-tech industry and EU structural integration.
Services & Tourism
70%
Industry & Mfg
20%
EU Funding
6%
Agriculture & Forestry
4%