VIDEO: You can't be in Jasenovac in the morning and collect autographs from Thompson in the afternoon

In a candid interview on Večernji TV, Mišel Jakšić, a prominent figure in the SDP and the Mayor of Koprivnica, delivered a sharp critique of the current political climate in Croatia, particularly targeting Prime Minister Plenković and his HDZ party. Jakšić’s remarks, made shortly after the 81st anniversary of the Jasenovac concentration camp liberation, cut to the heart of what he sees as a dangerous political duality and a manipulation of historical memory for partisan advantage.

Jakšić’s central argument revolves around a perceived hypocrisy in public discourse, exemplified by the juxtaposition of solemn commemorations at Jasenovac with the continued association with figures like Marko Perković Thompson. He pointedly questioned how one could condemn atrocities at Jasenovac in the morning and then seek autographs from an artist whose work carries the controversial 'Za dom spremni' salute in the afternoon. This, for Jakšić, represents a troubling double standard that Plenković allegedly employs to appease the right wing of his party while masking his own political leanings.

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Ne možeš ujutro biti u Jasenovcu i slati poruke o zlu koje se tamo dogodilo, a popodne skupljati autograme od Thompsona i tumačiti kako Za dom spremni ima dvostruke konotacije.

The interview also delved into the contentious issue of judicial appointments. Jakšić accused the HDZ government of deliberately stalling the selection of constitutional court judges and the Supreme Court president, framing it as a power play to maintain control over key institutions. He suggested that Plenković's approach, characterized by ultimatums and a refusal to separate electoral processes, demonstrates a 'state-is-us' mentality, prioritizing party interests over the rule of law. From the perspective of Večernji List, which often provides a platform for robust political debate, Jakšić’s statements reflect a significant segment of public and opposition sentiment regarding the government's governance and its handling of sensitive historical and political issues.

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Spremnost na reteriranje Plenković je pokazao jedino kad je prozvao Karamarka da stranka ne može biti taoc jednog čovjeka.