Jandroković congratulates citizens on Anti-Fascist Struggle Day: 'That event is a symbol of determination in defending freedom and human dignity'

Gordan Jandroković, the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, extended congratulations to all citizens on the occasion of Anti-Fascist Struggle Day, observed on June 22. He highlighted the establishment of the First Sisak Partisan Detachment in 1941 as the beginning of organized resistance against fascism and Nazism in Croatia, symbolizing a resolute defense of freedom and human dignity.

Jandroković stated that Croatian anti-fascists made a substantial contribution to the victory over ideologies responsible for widespread destruction, suffering, and unprecedented crimes across Europe and the world. He referenced key moments in Croatia's history, including the decisions of ZAVNOH in 1943, as foundational elements of the modern Croatian state, underscoring the continuity of the nation's drive for sovereignty.

However, the Speaker also pointed to the constitutional acknowledgment of the "rejection of the communist system" and the undeniable crimes committed against Croats during that era. He stressed the critical need to differentiate between the anti-fascist fight during World War II and the communist regime that followed. Jandroković cautioned that attempts to downplay communist atrocities, even by invoking anti-fascism, harm all Croats who genuinely opposed the evils of fascism and Nazism.

Croatia has solidified its commitment to democracy, freedom, and independence through its victory in the Homeland War. In the current global climate of security, political, and social challenges, Jandroković emphasized the necessity of unequivocally rejecting all forms of violence, intolerance, and exclusion. He called for a continued commitment to protecting democratic values and promoting a culture of dialogue, mutual respect, and responsibility for the common good.

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Obilježavajući 22. lipnja prisjećamo se osnutka Prvog sisačkog partizanskog odreda u šumi Brezovica kraj Siska 1941. godine. Taj je događaj označio početak organiziranog otpora fašizmu i nacizmu na području Hrvatske te postao simbolom odlučnosti u obrani slobode i ljudskog dostojanstva.