Kristijan Sedak comments on the political implications of a recent incident involving former minister Josip Dabra, emphasizing the stability of the governing majority in Croatia despite calls for political meetings from coalition partners.
A scandal has emerged involving Josip Dabra, a former minister and member of the Domovinski pokret, after a video surfaced of him singing lyrics that reference Ante Pavelić, a controversial historical figure. This has prompted the state prosecutor's office to announce that they will conduct an investigation into the matter. Dabra's actions have drawn criticism and resulted in calls for political meetings from his coalition partners, particularly HSLS, led by Dario Hrebak, who is contemplating leaving the coalition.
In response to the unfolding situation, Kristijan Sedak from the Communication Department of the Croatian Catholic University stated that he does not consider Dabra's actions to be a serious scandal that would jeopardize the stability of the current governing majority. He noted that the coalition is not solely reliant on the 76 votes of the ruling party but includes other members who have previously shown their inclination to support the majority. This suggests that the governing coalition remains relatively stable even in light of the controversy surrounding Dabra.
Furthermore, Sedak pointed out the lack of a clear leader on the left side of the political spectrum, implying that it may not be in anyone's interest to push for elections at this time. The overall sentiment in the political landscape indicates a desire to maintain the status quo rather than risk a shift that could arise from the Dabro affair, highlighting the calculated political maneuvers that dominate current discussions in Croatian politics.
