Andrej Plenković

Plenković proposed that two of the three new constitutional judges be chosen by the majority and one by the opposition; the opposition condemned what it considered a system of political allocation of posts.

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Tens of thousands of demonstrators condemned the state's slow response to approximately 34,000 to 37,000 tonnes of waste accumulated in Lika.

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The MFRR and the European Federation of Journalists challenged Plenković after his coalition partner Domovinski pokret called for the withdrawal of funding from Novosti.

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A criminal law reform nicknamed 'Lex AP' criminalised certain unauthorised disclosures of investigation materials, prompting protests from journalists, the opposition and civil society.

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Plenković supported Ivan Turudić despite controversies over his past contacts with implicated individuals and the absence of a recent renewed security clearance.

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Press freedom organisations documented accusations made by Plenković against journalists and media outlets, some of whom he described as corrupt or as participants in a campaign against the government.

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Internal recordings revealed particularly harsh remarks by Plenković about Domovinski pokret, Most and several media outlets, using terms such as 'sect' and 'fraudsters'.

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Vili Beroš was arrested in a corruption case also involving the European Public Prosecutor's Office; Plenković immediately dismissed him. The affair triggered a no-confidence motion.

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Vili Beroš

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HEP purchased gas from INA at a high price and subsequently resold part of it at a sharply reduced price, triggering controversy over losses and responsibility within the Economy Ministry.

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Recordings published by Nacional showed adviser Jurica Lovrinčević discussing a public advertising contract and an alleged kickback; Plenković dismissed Minister Filipović and his adviser.

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Minister Darko Horvat was arrested in a subsidies case, and several government officials were subsequently implicated or charged.

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Darko Horvat et d'autres responsables

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An alleged fraud involving more than one billion kuna in gas resale affected INA, in which the state holds a major stake, prompting demands for government accountability.

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Reconstruction following the Zagreb and Sisak-Moslavina earthquakes was criticised for its slow pace; Plenković acknowledged obstacles and announced legislative amendments.

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The Conflict of Interest Commission opened proceedings concerning the role of the informal group of experts known as 'Borg' and the absence of public information about its formation.

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By early 2020, HINA had recorded fourteen ministers replaced in 39 months, most following scandals involving assets or integrity, among other matters.

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The Commission examined the appointment of Igor Pokaz, at whose wedding Plenković had served as a witness, as ambassador to the United Kingdom; Freedom House reports a finding of abuse of office.

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Freedom House noted attempts by the government, particularly Plenković, to limit the Commission's powers; he requested the recusal of its chair in the Agrokor case.

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Deputy Prime Minister Martina Dalić resigned following revelations concerning Lex Agrokor experts who were subsequently paid for their work in the restructuring.

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The government secured passage of a special law allowing extraordinary administration of Agrokor. The measure prevented a disorderly collapse but prompted criticism concerning the extent of intervention and the procedure.

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