Boris Havel, a political science professor at the University of Zagreb, is appealing a disciplinary warning issued by the Faculty's Disciplinary Committee. This warning arises from Havel's remarks on social media, where he quoted a comment made by an observer at an 'Antifa' rally discussing another faculty alumna, Maja Sever. Following these comments, a backlash against Havel was initiated by some students, and Maja Sever, along with the Croatian Journalists' Association, joined in the condemnation of Havel's statements.

Havel argues that the disciplinary action is a reflection of political bias rather than legitimate grounds for reprimand. He firmly believes that the warning lacks justification and asserts that the focus of this case is an attack on his political views rather than any act of misconduct. The Faculty Council is scheduled to review his appeal next week, marking a critical moment for Havel amid the rising tensions over free speech and academic expression in Croatia.

The case has sparked broader discussions about political correctness and the boundaries of discourse within academic institutions. Havel's situation poses questions regarding the impact of social media commentary on academic freedom, and whether responses from students and other organizations represent healthy discourse or stifling of differing opinions. As this issue unfolds, it may draw attention to the challenges faced by educators in navigating political sentiments and maintaining their academic integrity against potentially hostile environments.