Croatian Prime Minister and HDZ President Andrej Plenković held a press conference on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the party’s founding. He expressed satisfaction with the results of the local elections but acknowledged that the presidential election results did not meet expectations. He announced that internal party elections in HDZ will be held in the second half of the year, lasting from September to December. He also commented on the rejection of candidate Sandra Artuković Kunšt for the presidency of the Supreme Court, stating that her credentials did not impress coalition members. Plenković dismissed speculation linking this decision to diplomatic appointments and emphasized that there is no trading on this matter. Finally, he spoke about the situation in Vukovar and possible agreements regarding the majority in the city council, stressing that the local HDZ is conducting talks and that no agreement will be made if the situation is not ripe.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the internal challenges within HDZ, highlighting the party’s struggle to maintain unity and the implications of the rejection of the Supreme Court candidate as a sign of political tension. They may also focus on the need for transparency and democratic processes within the party.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts straightforwardly, focusing on Plenković’s announcements about the internal elections and the party’s performance in recent elections. They present the rejection of the Supreme Court candidate as a procedural outcome based on qualifications and coalition consensus without much speculation.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize Plenković’s leadership and the party’s successes, such as the local election results, while downplaying the presidential election loss. They portray the rejection of the Supreme Court candidate as a necessary decision based on merit and stress the stability and unity of the HDZ under Plenković’s guidance.
