Plenković Violates Constitution; Soldiers Not Needed in Paris, Says SDP

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) will not support the deployment of Croatian soldiers to a military parade in Paris, stating that such a move would violate the constitution. Siniša Hajdaš Dončić, a prominent figure in the SDP, directly accused Prime Minister Andrej Plenković of overstepping his authority.

Dončić emphasized that the Croatian constitution grants the president, in coordination with the government, the authority to send Croatian soldiers abroad. He argued that Plenković's decision to send troops to a parade in Paris, which is not part of a NATO mission, bypasses these constitutional procedures.

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Plenković is violating the constitution.

The SDP's stance highlights a political disagreement over foreign policy and military deployments. The party views the planned participation in the Paris parade as an unnecessary and potentially unconstitutional action, particularly given that it does not align with the country's NATO commitments. This opposition signals a potential political challenge for the government regarding its foreign engagement strategies.

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SDP does not support sending Croatian soldiers to a military parade in Paris.