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Ombudswoman: Most complaints refer to healthcare
Zagreb - Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter warned on Thursday that in 2023 most of the complaints submitted to her office concerned the healthcare system, noting that citizens complain the most about the exercise of their rights to health, healthcare and health insurance.
Parliament: European regulation on crypto-asset markets protects investors
Zagreb - The ruling majority and the opposition on Wednesday welcomed a bill on the implementation of the European regulation on crypto-asset markets which aims to protect consumers and investors.
Sabor Speaker: We feel gratitude to all who have given their lives for Croatia
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković says in his message on the occasion of Croatia's Antifascist Struggle Day, observed on Saturday, that all who have given their lives for Croatia deserve permanent gratitude.
Gender Equality Ombudsman's report for 2022 endorsed by 109-19 vote
Zagreb - The Sabor adopted the Gender Equality Ombudsman's 2022 Report on Friday with 109 MPs voting in favour, 19 voting against it including MPs from the Homeland Movement (DP), a junior partner in the ruling coalition, and Bridge, while two MPs abstained.
Parliament adopts amendments to Government Act
Zagreb - The parliament on Friday adopted amendments by a majority vote to the Government Act enabling the establishment of two new government offices - for social partnership and for public relations. The bill, adopted under fast-track procedure, was supported by 80 deputies, 51 voted against and three abstained.
MPs welcome changes to Audiovisual Activities Act
Zagreb - The Sabor on Wednesday continued its session with a debate about changes to the Audiovisual Activities Act, which, Culture and Media Minister Nina Obuljen Koržinek said, will facilitate the work of producers and enable more stable financing, which was welcomed by MPs.
Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković talks election of Constitutional Court judges
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Monday that the election of ten new Constitutional Court judges requires a two-thirds majority of parliamentary deputies, meaning the ruling party must reach an agreement with at least part of the opposition.
Parliament's Committee on the Constitution, Standing Orders and Political System called for appointment of ten new Constitutional Court judges
Zagreb - The Parliament's Committee on the Constitution, Standing Orders and Political System on Friday called on the competent bodies to propose to it in the next 30 days candidates for ten new Constitutional Court judges.
Sharp rhetoric between the opposition and Prime Minister continued at the new parliament's first Question Time
Zagreb - The sharp rhetoric between the opposition and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković continued at the new parliament's first Question Time on Wednesday when SDP MP Ivana Marković asked him what kind of Croatia he envisioned in the context of the new coalition partner in the government, the Homeland Movement.
Sabor Speaker issues Statehood Day message
Zagreb - Sabor Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Thursday wrote in his letter on the occasion of Statehood Day that awareness of the pillars of the Croatian state should be encouragement for Croatians to continue building a state with stable institutions, high security and rising living standards.
Opposition's Glasovac and Hajdaš Dončić elected Deputy Parliament Speakers
Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament on Friday elected Sabina Glasovac and Siniša Hajdaš Dončić, both of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), as Deputy Speakers from the opposition, thus filling all five Deputy Speaker positions.
The Sabor decided on the composition of all of its working bodies but the Committee on Human Rights and the Rights of National Minorities
Zagreb - The Sabor on Friday decided on the composition of all of its working bodies but the Committee on Human Rights and the Rights of National Minorities, and elected several delegations.
MPs to discuss annual reports by State Audit Office, public broadcaster
Zagreb - Parliament will discuss on Wednesday reports on an audit of the annual report on the execution of the state budget for 2022 and on the operations of Croatian Radio Television (HRT).
Gordan Jandroković appointed Croatian Parliament Speaker for third time
Zagreb - Gordan Jandroković on Thursday was appointed Speaker of the Croatian Parliament for the third time, a feat not accomplished by any of his 11 predecessors in the 34 years of the modern Sabor.
Three deputy speakers from parliamentary majority appointed
Zagreb - The 11th Croatian parliament on Thursday appointed three out of five deputy speakers, those being Željko Reiner of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), Ivan Penava of the Homeland Movement (DP), a junior partner in the parliamentary majority, and Furio Radin, the representative of the Italian minority.
Jandroković: It's no time for cheap political exhibitionism
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković told the newly-elected MPs at the Sabor's inaugural session on Thursday that this is not the time for cheap political exhibitionism but for quality political discussion and the passing of laws for the benefit of citizens.
The President od the Republic has convened the first meeting of the new Parliament for Thursday 16 May
Zagreb - Croatian President Zoran Milanović has convened the first meeting of the new Parliament for Thursday 16 May.
10th Croatian Parliament dissolved
Zagreb - After nearly four years, the 10th Croatian Parliament was dissolved on Thursday, with a unanimous decision of 143 votes in favor of dissolution.
Parliament adopts law solving decades-old problem of protected tenants
Zagreb - Parliament on Thursday adopted a law on the enforcement of European Court of Human Rights' rulings in the Statitleo vs. Croatia group of cases and the Croatian Constitutional Court's decision which solves the decades-old problem of protected tenants and rectifies the injustice done to property owners.
Parliament rejects motion to set up inquiry commission on media funding
Zagreb - A proposal put forward by 18 opposition lawmakers to set up an inquiry commission tasked with investigating the allocation of state funds for advertising in the media did not receive the support of the parliamentary majority.
Parliament adopts 2033 Demographic Revitalisation Strategy
Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament on Thursday adopted the 2033 Demographic Revitalisation Strategy. The Demographic Revitalisation Strategy, which was passed by 91 votes in favour and 34 abstentions, is the first strategic document concerning demographics since the adoption of the National Population Policy in 2006.
Parliament: Lowered VAT rate on gas deliveries to remain in place until March 2025
Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament amended the Value Added Tax Act on Thursday, extending the application of the lowered VAT rate to deliveries of natural gas, heating fuels and heating from heating stations until the end of March 2025.
Ivan Turudić sworn in as Croatia's new Attorney-General
Zagreb - Ivan Turudić was sworn in as Croatia's new Attorney-General at a ceremony in Parliament on Wednesday, and he will take office only in May when the term of the current Attorney-General, Zlata Hrvoj Šipek, expires.
MPs informed of benefits of Croatia-Italy treaty on demarcation of EEZ
Zagreb - Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andreja Metelko Zgombić said on Tuesday that the demarcation of the exclusive economic zone protects the interests of Croatian fishermen.
Opposition motion on establishing a commission of inquiry into how media outlets are funded stoked a hours-long debate in the parliament
Zagreb - The motion submitted by 18 Opposition MPs on establishing a commission of inquiry into how media outlets are funded stoked a hours-long debate in the parliament on Tuesday evening.
Deputy Parliament Speaker Furio Radin: International Women's Day opportunity to recall what hasn't been still achieved
Zagreb - Deputy Parliament Speaker Furio Radin said on Friday, on the occasion of International Women's Day, marked 8 March, that this is not a day to celebrate what has been achieved, but to recall what has not yet been achieved.
Sabor supports ratification of EU - Malaysia and Thailand agreements
Zagreb - While not disputing that the Sabor should confirm the framework agreements on partnership and cooperation between the EU and Malaysia and the Kingdom of Thailand, some Members of Parliament on Friday questioned the state of human rights in those countries.
Parliament Speaker calls for enabling women to attain work-life balance
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Friday sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of International Women's Day, and emphasises that it is important to make it possible for women to have a work-life balance.
State Secretary: Favourable conditions for families, youth to be created by 2033
Zagreb - Željka Jozić of the Central State Office for Demography and Youth said on Thursday €9.6 billion would be spent to implement the Strategy for Demographic Revitalisation in the period until 2033, by which time Croatia would become a country offering favourable conditions for families and young people.
Opposition: Croatia sinking demographically, government's strategy meaningless
Zagreb - Opposition MPs pointed out on Thursday that the draft Croatian Demographic Revitalisation Strategy is a dead letter that will not keep young people in the country, while the ruling majority responded that the current government is investing the most so far in families and young people.
Sabor rejects opposition motion for its dissolution
Zagreb - The Croatian parliament on Wednesday rejected by a majority vote a motion by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the parliament to be dissolved and elections to be called immediately for the new, 11th parliament.
Laws on unfair trading practices in food supply chains and on auditing amended
Zagreb - The parliament on Wednesday adopted unanimously the amendment to the legislation on unfair trading practices in food supply chains and to the legislation on auditing.
Jandroković, Cifuentes Lillo talk emigrants, economy, culture
Zagreb - Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Monday received Chilean Chamber of Deputies President Ricardo Cifuentes Lillo as part of regular parliamentary cooperation aimed at maintaining the "excellent" bilateral relations and further boosting economic and cultural cooperation.
MP Radin biography launched, giving overview of Croatia's multi-party system
Zagreb - Neven Šantić's political biography of Furio Radin, the longest-standing member of the Croatian parliament, which provides an overview of the country's multi-party system, was launched on Thursday, with Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković attending.
MPs debate 2022 report on access to information
Zagreb - In 2022, 91% of the 5,874 public authority bodies received a total of 23,610 requests to access information Information Commissioner Anita Markić said.
State Secretary: Croatia created very good conditions for the work of the European Public Prosecutor's Office
Zagreb - Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andreja Metelko Zgombić said in the parliament on Thursday that Croatia was one of the countries that had created "very good" conditions for the work of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).
Parliament to be relocated to military academy building in Zagreb's western residential area
Zagreb - During the structural retrofitting of the Sabor building in Zagreb's uppertown, the national parliament will be relocated to the compounds of the military academy "Franjo Tuđman" in Črnomerec, western residential area of Zagreb, the Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Wednesday.
Opposition calls for dealing with problem of plastics in the production process
Zagreb - Members of the parliament on Wednesday agreed that plastic and plastic products were becoming one of the most serious environmental problems, with some of them asking why the problem was not being dealt with at source, in the production process.
MPs discuss better utilisation of Croatian forests' potential
Zagreb - Parliamentary deputies said on Thursday that the economic potential of Croatian forests has not been fully utilised, and that Croatia exports mainly logs while importing furniture.
Sabor adopts amendments to ID Card Act
Zagreb - The Croatian parliament on Wednesday amended the ID Card Act to make it possible for citizens to file requests for a new ID card or the extension of an existing one in any police station, regardless of their place of residence.
Parliamentary media committee endorses reports on national news agency and public broadcaster
Zagreb - The parliamentary Committee on Information, Computerisation and the Media on Wednesday endorsed reports on the performance of the steering board of the national news agency (HINA) and the Programming Council of the Croatian Radio and Television (HRT) in 2022.
Ivan Turudić appointed the new State Attorney-General
Zagreb - The Croatian parliament on Wednesday elected Ivan Turudić the new State Attorney-General for a term of four years. His appointment was supported by 78 deputies, while 60 voted against and two abstained.
New US ambassador to Croatia: U.S.-Croatia relations at highest level
Zagreb - The quality of the relations between the United States and Croatia is at the highest level so far, the new US ambassador to Croatia, Nathalie Rayes, said in the Parliament on Thursday.
Parliament Speaker: Holocaust is reminder of how low man can get
Zagreb - The six million Jews killed in WWII are the most horrific reminder of how low man can get, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Friday, on the occasion of tomorrow's International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
MPs welcomed the proposal that clients will be able to check taxi drivers
Zagreb - Croatian MPs on Wednesday welcomed the proposal that taxi drivers will be supposed to have their cards while providing services and that passengers will be able to check those cards using a QR code.
Construction and State Assets Minister: Balance struck between interests of apartment owners and protected tenants
Zagreb - Construction and State Assets Minister Branko Bačić said on Wednesday that the law, which solves the long-standing problem of protected tenants, corrects the injustice towards apartment owners while at the same time enabling tenants to solve the housing issue.
Four applicants present their programmes for post of State Attorney General before the Committee on the Judiciary
Zagreb - The four candidates for the new State Attorney General - Deputy State Attorney General Emilijo Kalabrić, attorney Mladen Dragičević, High Criminal Court judge Ivan Turudić and Split County Deputy Prosecutor Nikša Wagner - on Wednesday presented their programmes and answered questions before the Sabor's Committee on the Judiciary.
Parliament to discuss international development cooperation on Wednesday
Zagreb - The Croatian parliament will discuss two items on the agenda on Wednesday, including the final text of a bill on international development cooperation and humanitarian aid.
Parliament starts session, Jandroković talks important historical dates
Zagreb - The parliament on Monday began its first session in 2024, and at the start of the session, Sabor Speaker Gordan Jandroković extended messages on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of Croatia's recognition and 26th anniversary of the completion of the peaceful reintegration.