Siniša Hajdaš Dončić, president of SDP, commented on the results of local elections and alleged irregularities in vote counting. He emphasized that SDP is not a sore loser but pointed out irregularities in some areas such as Korčula and Varaždin County. He claimed that the Constitutional Court made biased decisions favoring HDZ and that there were manipulations with ballots. He also criticized the composition of electoral boards and the lack of motivated observers. He called for electoral system reform to prevent such irregularities in the future. He also commented on SDP’s relationship with President Zoran Milanović, stating that SDP’s time has passed and Milanović will not bring the party back to power.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources emphasize the claims of electoral irregularities and criticize the Constitutional Court for bias towards HDZ. They highlight the need for electoral reform and support SDP’s stance on exposing manipulation and unfair practices. The narrative focuses on defending democratic processes and ensuring fair elections.
Center: Center-leaning sources present a balanced view, acknowledging the allegations of irregularities but also noting the political tensions between SDP and HDZ. They report on Hajdaš Dončić’s statements without strong bias, focusing on the facts of the election results, the court decisions, and the calls for reform. The relationship between SDP and Milanović is mentioned as part of the political context.
Right: Right-leaning sources tend to downplay the allegations of electoral fraud and emphasize the legitimacy of the Constitutional Court’s decisions. They may portray SDP as sore losers and question the validity of the claims. The narrative often supports HDZ’s position and criticizes SDP’s leadership, including Hajdaš Dončić, for politicizing the election results.
