Let’s Remember How Celakoski Swore in the Assembly: Dogan Sent to ‘Three Motherf...’
A video of Croatian politician Dina Dogan swearing has gone viral, leading to political disputes and reminders of similar behavior by her colleague Teodor Celakoski from four years ago.
Dina Dogan, a member of the Možemo party, is at the center of controversy after a video of her swearing was shared by fellow politician Matko Dujmović on Instagram. Dujmović's intent was to undermine Dogan's reputation and gain political points by suggesting that her swearing was directed at him. However, this situation has drawn attention back to historic behaviors in the Assembly, including an incident involving Teodor Celakoski, who was recorded swearing at Dogan years prior, indicating a pattern of unprofessional conduct among politicians.
In response to the viral video, Dogan stated that it was a manipulation of the media space, clarifying that her remarks were not aimed at Dujmović and occurred in a different context, likely when microphones were turned off. She emphasized the importance of accountability for the damage caused by such actions, asserting that political discourse should maintain a degree of professionalism despite the rising use of insults in political arenas.
Dogan's comments highlight the ongoing issues within Croatian politics regarding public decorum and the impact of social media on political discourse. The resurfacing of Celakoski's behavior from four years ago adds depth to the discussion about civility in political discussions and raises questions about how local media portrays political conflicts, shifting the focus from personal attacks back to the substantive issues at hand.