Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC 🇭🇷 Croatia Narod.hr

Mlinarić defended Dabro, Bačić: The coalition is stable, we have 76 votes

The Croatian coalition government discusses the implications of a controversial video featuring Josip Dabro singing a song linked to a controversial figure, with calls for Dabro to apologize.

In the Croatian parliament, the spotlight has turned to Josip Dabro, a member of the Domovinski pokret party, following the emergence of a video showing him singing a song dedicated to Ante Pavelić, a historical figure associated with fascism. This incident has sparked significant backlash, particularly from the HSLS party leader, who opted out of a coalition meeting amidst the controversy, indicating the gravity of the situation within the ruling coalition.

Branko Bačić, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction, addressed the situation after a meeting of the coalition majority, stating that all coalition partners condemned Dabro's actions and expressed the expectation that he would apologize. While facing criticism for his behavior, Bačić attempted to reassure the public by asserting that the ruling coalition remains stable and that the upcoming vote on Minister Alen Ružić will have the support of all coalition members, despite the tensions arising from Dabro's actions.

Bačić characterized Dabro's musical performance as inappropriate and damaging not only to the Domovinski pokret but potentially to the stability of the coalition itself. The HSLS party’s reaction poses questions about its influence within the coalition and whether this incident could affect future political dynamics in Croatia, particularly as it highlights the delicate balance of power among coalition partners in the parliament.

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