The constitutive session of the new Zagreb City Assembly was held, during which Matej Mišić from SDPa was elected as the president of the assembly. The session began with the verification of mandates of newly elected representatives and the election of working bodies. The coalition Možemo and SDPa retained the majority with 25 mandates. In his speech, Mišić highlighted three key issues: waste disposal, traffic problems, and care for the most vulnerable groups. The election passed without problems, and Mišić called on all representatives to cooperate and maintain open dialogue. HDZ is the second strongest political option with eight mandates, and the independent list of Marija Selak Raspudić is the third with seven mandates. Vice presidents of the assembly were elected unanimously.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the coalition Možemo and SDPa’s majority and their commitment to addressing social issues such as waste management, traffic problems, and support for vulnerable groups. They highlight Matej Mišić’s call for cooperation and open dialogue among all representatives regardless of political affiliation.
Center: Centrist sources report the event factually, focusing on the procedural aspects of the assembly’s constitutive session, the election of Matej Mišić as president, and the distribution of mandates among political parties. They note the smooth election process and the priorities set by the new leadership.
Right: Right-leaning media may focus on the presence and role of opposition parties such as HDZ and the independent lists, possibly emphasizing the challenges the new majority might face. They might also highlight the absence of some key figures and scrutinize the coalition’s promises and political dynamics.
