Ante Fabijanić, former mayor of Pag and HDZ candidate in local elections, was arrested in a USKOK operation on suspicion of favoritism in construction works on Pag. On election day, Fabijanić allegedly stood near the polling station and urged voters to vote for him, which was reported to the election commission. He was previously subject to media reports for late submission of his asset declaration, for which he was fined. Fabijanić and his family own multiple properties worth over half a million euros.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the issues of corruption and abuse of power, highlighting the arrest of Ante Fabijanić as part of a broader problem of political corruption in Croatia. They focus on the implications for democratic processes, such as voter manipulation and lack of transparency in asset declarations.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the arrest and the allegations against Fabijanić in a straightforward manner, providing background on his political career and previous controversies. They maintain a neutral tone, focusing on the legal process and the ongoing investigation.
Right: Right-leaning media may emphasize the presumption of innocence and the political context, possibly framing the arrest as politically motivated or as an example of overreach by anti-corruption bodies. They might also highlight Fabijanić’s contributions and question the timing or validity of the accusations.
