Miro Bulj, the mayor of Sinj from the Most party, has been legally cleared of all accusations brought against him by the Croatian State Inspectorate concerning the non-implementation of COVID passports. The four-year legal ordeal culminated in a judgment from the High Misdemeanor Court of Croatia, affirming his acquittal. The case dates back to 2021 when mandatory COVID confirmations were required for entry into public institutions, but Bulj refused to enforce this rule in his city's administration.

Bulj's rationale for his decision was that as the mayor, he represented all citizens of Sinj, both vaccinated and unvaccinated. He emphasized his duty to provide equal access to city services without requiring COVID confirmations for entry into municipal offices. This position put him at odds with then-Health Minister Vili Beroš and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who publicly criticized Bulj’s stance against the COVID measures at that time.

The implications of this ruling extend beyond Bulj himself, highlighting a significant moment in the discourse around public health measures and individual rights during the pandemic in Croatia. It raises concerns about governmental authority versus local governance, especially when elected officials take stances that diverge from national policies. As the debate over health mandates continues globally, Bulj's acquittal may resonate with similar challenges faced by local leaders in other regions.