The Croatian political party Možemo has publicly condemned the ruling HDZ party for their ties with Zdravko Mamić, a fugitive and former football executive. They highlighted a recent incident where Mamić, who has been avoiding Croatian justice, was seen enjoying himself at a concert by Svetlana Ceca Ražnatović, the widow of the war criminal Željko Ražnatović Arkan. Možemo's statements point out the hypocrisy in HDZ's rhetoric about patriotism, contrasting it with Mamić’s public displays of camaraderie with a figure associated with war crimes.

Miro Bulj, the mayor of Sinj from the Most party, also expressed his discontent, suggesting that Mamić's behavior represents a significant lie perpetuated to the Croatian people. According to Bulj, the ongoing narrative from the HDZ party, which claims to promote patriotism, stands in stark contrast to the actions of its supporters like Mamić, who he argues demonstrate a disconnect between words and actions. This raises questions about what constitutes true patriotism and how it is practiced in the political arena.

The indicated incident reflects broader tensions in Croatian society regarding historical memory, justice, and the internal politics surrounding the legacy of the war in the 1990s. As public figures like Mamić continue to be embroiled in controversy and are linked with figures like Arkan, these discussions highlight the continuing complexity of Croatian national identity and the struggle over its narrative, especially in light of recent elections and shifting political landscapes.