Commentator: Parliament subservient, expects Most to align with HDZ

The past year in the Croatian Parliament was marked by a loss of legislative independence, with deputies largely submitting to the executive branch, according to political commentator Marko Vučetić. He argues that parliamentary members failed to assert the distinct role of the legislature, allowing Prime Minister Andrej Plenković to exert undue influence.

Vučetić specifically points to incidents involving the DP party and Josip Dabro, whose actions, including a song about Ante Pavelić and a round table on the Ustaše camp Jasenovac, brought shame upon the Sabor. He criticizes the influence of informal groups, such as the Commission for Confronting Undemocratic Regimes, which he claims have infiltrated the judiciary, leading judges to cite commission opinions over existing laws.

This erosion of legal standards, Vučetić contends, has created an environment where pro-Ustaše elements can gain access to Parliament, devaluing Croatia's identity as a nation founded on the victory over fascism. He views these developments as a regression, undermining the country's alignment with civilizations that triumphed over Nazism and fascism.

Looking forward, Vučetić anticipates that the Most party will adopt a guise of being the preferred right-wing coalition partner for the ruling HDZ, driven by their shared nationalist and xenophobic policies. He advises the left-wing opposition to counter this by decentralizing leadership rather than focusing solely on individual figures as potential prime ministers.

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