The Zagreb branch of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and its president Ivan Matijević have publicly criticized the Možemo political platform over allegations of financial favoritism towards certain cultural associations. They specifically highlighted groups such as the Multimedia Institute, Klub Močvara, Domino, Zagreb Film Festival, and Hulahop, claiming that these organizations are benefitting from significant financial support related to cultural initiatives in Zagreb. This criticism was further amplified on HDZ Zagreb’s social media, where they depicted the surge in cultural funding as a result of Možemo’s governance, implying that this has led to a cultural 'boom' in the city.

In response to HDZ's accusations, it is important to note that the same associations mentioned are also recipients of funding from the Croatian government, specifically through the Ministry of Culture and Media led by Nina Obuljen Koržinek, among other state institutions. This government funding raises questions about the legitimacy of the criticisms aimed at Možemo, suggesting a disconnect between the political rhetoric of the HDZ and the reality of how culture is financed in Croatia.

Additionally, HDZ Zagreb claims that funding for culture has dramatically increased from €5 million to almost €15 million over three years due to annual public calls from the City of Zagreb. The data presented by Matijević and HDZ highlights the ongoing debates in Croatian politics about cultural funding, governmental support, and political accountability, as they navigate the delicate balance between political competition and the promotion of the arts and culture in the region.