Croatian PM seeks to regain INA from MOL

The Croatian government, under Prime Minister Plenković, is signaling a renewed determination to reclaim control over the national energy company INA. Inheriting a complex legal dispute, Plenković has made it clear that the state will vigorously pursue all available legal avenues to reverse unfavorable decisions, with a particular focus on the appeals process. This stance underscores a commitment to national interests in a sector vital to the country's economic sovereignty.

Significantly, Plenković has framed this renewed push within the context of broader political shifts in the region, specifically referencing the upcoming government in Hungary led by Péter Magyar's Tisza Party. Both Plenković's HDZ party and Magyar's Tisza Party are members of the European People's Party (EPP), suggesting a potential alignment or at least a shared European political landscape that could influence bilateral relations and energy policy.

From a Croatian perspective, the INA dispute is not merely a legal or corporate matter; it touches upon national pride and economic independence. The government's assertive posture reflects a desire to assert greater control over strategic assets and to ensure that Croatia's energy future is secured on its own terms. The reference to Hungarian political changes indicates an awareness of the interconnectedness of regional politics and a strategic calculation that shifts in Budapest could create new opportunities or challenges for Croatia's objectives regarding INA.