Commentaries on Croatian Politics, Corruption, and Security Threats

This collection of articles from Večernji List presents a series of critical commentaries on a range of issues affecting Croatia and Europe. Neven Budak's piece, "The Gospić Case – an Example of How the Entire System Running This Country is Either Corrupt or Incompetent," highlights systemic failures, suggesting that governments do not fall easily in societies riddled with corruption where personal interests overshadow ideology.

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The Gospić Case – an Example of How the Entire System Running This Country is Either Corrupt or Incompetent

Further analysis delves into the political landscape of Germany, with Uli I. Jürgen questioning the "Restart of the most powerful European state." While the economy shows signs of recovery, a politically charged September looms, potentially influenced by the far-right AfD.

Mirko Galić's sharp critique, "The Stench of Croatian Politics – Was This Country Founded Only So Foreigners, But Also Croats, Have Somewhere to Dump Waste?" addresses the persistent problem of illegal waste disposal. He points to the inability of authorities to prevent toxic waste from crossing borders and accumulating, even within Croatia, citing the Gospić case as an example of negligence.

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Restart of the most powerful European state

Security concerns are also prominent. Žarko Ivković warns that "Security Services and Police Must No Longer Be Naive: Croatia is Again Threatened by Greater Serbian Hegemonism," referencing an incident involving four Serbs suspected of arson and urging a reassessment of such events for potential political motives. Lana Kovačević discusses recurring fires and the lack of accountability, stating, "It Burned and It Will Burn Again, and Nothing Changes. There Are No Penalties, No Maintenance..." Boris Borislav Ristić predicts "War Escalation and Global Recession" due to a perceived elite controlling the world.

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The Stench of Croatian Politics – Was This Country Founded Only So Foreigners, But Also Croats, Have Somewhere to Dump Waste?

Other pieces touch upon cultural and religious issues. Boris Beck reflects on Vedrana Rudan's writings against the Church, noting her prolific gifting of Bibles. Dalibor Milas argues that "The Church is Not Destroyed by Revealing Wounds, but by the Silence That Tries to Hide Them," emphasizing the dangers of closed systems where authority is not questioned. Valentina Wiesner discusses conditions for OECD entry and the persistence of elite interests, while Dea Redžić stresses the need for immediate action and accountability in Gospić to prevent it from becoming a "black hill."

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Security Services and Police Must No Longer Be Naive: Croatia is Again Threatened by Greater Serbian Hegemonism