Croatia’s conservative opposition has claimed victory in the
country’s first election since it joined the European Union in 2013.
Preliminary results indicate a narrow victory for the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ)winning 61 seats in the 151-seat parliament.
It means coalition talks are set to follow
HDZ leader Tomislav Karamarko said: “This victory puts us in position to take responsibility for leading the country, a country which is in a difficult state.”
The ruling centre-left Social Democratic Party and allies are set to take 53 seats. With such a narrow margin premier Zoran Milanovic appeared hopeful of participating in a coalition.
Read more: Croatia faces lengthy coalition talks after narrow win by HDZ | euronews, world news
Preliminary results indicate a narrow victory for the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ)winning 61 seats in the 151-seat parliament.
It means coalition talks are set to follow
HDZ leader Tomislav Karamarko said: “This victory puts us in position to take responsibility for leading the country, a country which is in a difficult state.”
The ruling centre-left Social Democratic Party and allies are set to take 53 seats. With such a narrow margin premier Zoran Milanovic appeared hopeful of participating in a coalition.
Read more: Croatia faces lengthy coalition talks after narrow win by HDZ | euronews, world news
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