Croatia’s incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff
Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has swept most votes in the first round of a presidential election, but will have to face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term.
Croatia’s firebrand president dominates election, poised for second term
Often compared to Donald Trump, Zoran Milanović secured a substantial victory in the first round of the country’s presidential election. That should worry the EU.
Incumbent Milanović on track to win Croatia’s presidential election
During his fis first term Milanović has clashed with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković over foreign and public policy and has fiercely criticised the EU and NATO over their support for Ukraine.
Incumbent Milanović leads Croatian presidential race, faces run-off
Croatia's incumbent President Zoran Milanović has secured a clear lead in the first round of the presidential election, but is set to face a run-off in January. With nearly all votes counted on Sunday evening,
‘Croatia’s Trump’ wins first round of presidential election but now faces runoff
Incumbent Zoran Milanović, a combative critic of NATO and the EU, finished well ahead of the ruling party candidate but just short of a majority.
Presidential election in Croatia likely heading towards January second round
Incumbent president Zoran Milanović speaks after his headquarters claimed victory in elections in Zagreb, 29 December, 2024
Croatia’s Milanović wins first round of voting but will face a runoff
Croatia’s populist President Zoran Milanović won the first round of the country’s presidential election on Sunday, according to official results, but fell short of the outright majority predicted by exit polls and will face a runoff against conservative candidate Dragan Primorac.
Croatia holds a presidential election with the incumbent NATO and EU critic considered favorite
President Zoran Milanović, who is often compared to Donald Trump for his combative style of communication with political opponents, faces seven other contenders, including Dragan Primorac, the candidate of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union. The two are ...
Early Croatian election results suggest incumbent headed for victory
Croatia's incumbent President Zoran Milanović looks set to win a second term in office according to an early election tally. With 63% of all votes counted on Sunday evening, the former social democrat Milanovic was clearly ahead with 50.
Croatia's incumbent president and NATO critic leads in exit poll after presidential election
An exit poll released by Croatia's state TV says Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has a sweeping lead in Sunday’s election and could win in the first round, despite earlier predictions th
Croats vote in presidential election with incumbent favoured in polls
Croats were voting to elect a new president on Sunday in a race that incumbent Zoran Milanovic, a critic of the European Union and NATO aid to Ukraine, is leading in the polls. Around 3.8 million Croats are eligible to vote for one of eight candidates,
'This is a chalice': Croatia's enfante terrible Milanovic poised for second term
This is a chalice from which we will all drink together … I extend my hand to everyone … I will do everything for Croatia,” ...
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Croatia's 'Trump' heads to run-off in presidential showdown
In the initial round of the presidential elections in Croatia, Zoran Milanović, often dubbed "the Croatian Trump," and the ...
European country set to elect 'their own Donald Trump' who hates EU
Zoran Milanović, a former prime minister, has been the president of Croatia since 2020 and is a strong critic of the EU and ...
Croatia's outspoken president is seeking reelection. He faces several contenders in Sunday's vote
Croatia’s left-leaning president, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is ...