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Local elections will take place on 17 May, Croatian Times (2009)

The Prime Minister called on people for voting, because this is the only way to change things in their communities.

Decision on Local Elections Comes into Force, Javno.com (2009)

On 17 May, 2009 local elections will be held in Croatia.

Croatians not afraid of competition for election, New Europe (2008)

At a recent gathering of (Croatian Democratic Union) HDZ leaders at party headquarters, Croatian Premier and president of HDZ, Ivo Sanader announced that HDZ will prepare for the upcoming local elections by holding internal party vote.

Croatia: coalition poker, Wien International (2007)

The parliamentary elections in Croatia on 25 November 2007 ended in a stalemate between the governing national conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP). The nature of a future government coalition is completely open.

HDZ, SDP scramble for support in close election, New Europe (2007)

Ïn November 26, Croatia’s ruling Democratic Union party (HDZ) and the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) both scrambled for support from smaller parties to break a deadlock after parliamentary polls on Sunday failed to produce a clear-cut winner.

OSCE-ODIHR Press release (2007)

OSCE-ODIHR Press Release, according to what OSCE observers find.

No clear winner in Croatian elections, EuObserver (2007)

An article about the Sunday parliamentary elections in Croatia.

Close finish in Croatia election, BBC (2007)

An article about the close results in Croatia elections.

Croatia rivals in close poll race, BBC (2007)

People in Croatia have voted in a tightly contested election for a new parliament, which is expected to lead the country into the European Union.

Croatia appears heading for change of government - Summary, Earthtimes.org (2007)

The first, unofficial data from Croatia's parliamentary elections Sunday indicated a change of authority after a neck-and-neck race.

Croatian parliamentary poll ends, close race expected - Summary, Earthtimes.org (2007)

Croatian parliamentary elections ended quietly Sunday amid a weaker-than-expected turnout, with a close race expected between the frontrunners.

Croatia votes for new parliament, BBC (2007)

This article is about the Croatian parliamentary elections taken place on Sunday.

Governing HDZ Barely Ahead in Croatia, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2007)

This article is prepared by the Angus Reid Global Monitor and is about a poll by Metron published in Vecernji List.

Croatia to hold parliamentary polls on November 25, Earthtimes.org (2007)

Croatian President Stjepan Mesic on Wednesday scheduled regular parliamentary elections for November 25.

General Elections of 25th November 2007 - Analysis, Robert Schuman Foundation (2007)

General Elections in Croatia - an Analysis by The Robert Schuman Foundation

OSCE begins observation ahead of elections in Croatia, OSCE-ODIHR (2007)

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, ODIHR, has deployed a Limited Election Observation Mission to Croatia to observe the parliamentary elections scheduled for 25 November 2007.

Possible coalition in upcoming elections, New Europe (2007)

According to the latest polls, the ruling centreright Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and its main rival on the left, the Social Democrats (SDP), have each won 30.3 percent of voter support.

Analysis on forthcoming elections, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2007)

Analysis on forthcoming elections from Angus Reid Global Monitor

Tight elections campaign in Croatia, SET (2007)

According to the latest polls the race ahead of the November 25th parliamentary elections is very tight in Croatia.

Big parties in neck-and-neck race, Wien International (2007)

The election campaign for the parliamentary elections in Croatia on 25 November is nearing the final stages. The neck-and-neck race between the opposition Social Democrats and the ruling conservative HDZ promises to be a thriller right to the end.

Strange Bedfellows, TOL (2007)

An interesting analysis before the Croatian parliamentary elections. Croatia’s two leading parties have moved toward the political center.

Analysis on Croatia : General Elections of 25th November 2007 (2007)

Croatia : General Elections of 25th November 2007 - Analysis by The Robert Schuman Foundation

Croatia: Presidential Elections' campaign starts today (Emportal, 2009)

The 27th December's presidential elections' campaign has started in Croatia on the 19th November, with 12 candidates.

OSCE begins limited observation mission for Croatia's presidential election (News, 2009)

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has begun a limited observation mission in Croatia to monitor the presidential election scheduled for Dec. 27, mission officials announced at a press conference in Zagreb on Tuesday.

Josipovic Leads Voting Intention in Croatia (Angus Reid, 2009)

Ivo Josipovic of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is the strongest presidential candidate in Croatia just weeks before a ballot takes place, according to a poll by CRO Demoskop and Promocija Plus. 26.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Josipovic in this month’s election.

Head to head (The Economist, 2009)

Two candidates remain for Croatia's presidency. The winner will want to clean up the country

Former PM Sanader returns to Croatian politics (Financial Times, 2010)

Ivo Sanader, Croatia’s former prime minister, announced on Sunday his return to politics, promising to revive the troubled centre-right ruling party after its poor showing in presidential elections.

Croatia’s ruling party expels former PM (The Financial Times, 2010)

Jadranka Kosor, the prime minister who took over six months ago, announced Mr Sanader’s expulsion from the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) following a gruelling nine-hour meeting of the party presidency on Monday.

Croatian socialist in strong position ahead of presidential run-off (EurActiv, 2010)

According to analysts, the first round of elections offers three clear indications on the evolution of Croatian politics.

Croats, awash in apathy, head to presidential polls again (M&G, 2010)

Croats are to vote for their next president Sunday, the choice being between the classy but dull Social Democrat (SPD) Ivo Josipovic and the colourful, unrefined populist Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandic.

EU aspirant Croatia elects president on Sunday (Javno, 2010)

Croatians vote Sunday in a run-off presidential election between a leftist law professor and a populist mayor.

Factfile on Croatia (Javno, 2010)

Croatians go the polls on Sunday to elect their third president since the country proclaimed independence from the ex-Yugoslavia in 1991.

Law and Music on Hold: Josipovic Now Heads Croatia (The New York Times, 2010)

The 52-year old law expert and classical music composer won Sunday's runoff presidential vote in this former Yugoslav country, beating popular Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandic.

Croatians go to polls amid drive to join EU (Financial Times, 2010)

Croatians voted yesterday to choose between two final candidates for president during the last stretch of preparations to join the European Union.

Social democrat Josipovic elected president of Croatia (The Sofia Echo, 2010)

Social Democrat Ivo Josipovic took more than 60 per cent of the vote in the second round of Croatia’s presidential elections on January 10 2010 to be elected head of state, defeating Zagreb mayor Milan Bandic, according to exit polls.

Anti-corruption candidate wins Croatia election (EUobserver, 2010)

Mr Josipovic won the vote by a sweeping 60.2 percent against his populist rival, Milan Bandic, according to official results out on Monday. The former chairman of the Croatian composers' society compared the event to a "victorious symphony."

European welcome for election of Croatian president (The Irish Times, 2010)

CROATIA’S NEW president, Ivo Josipovic, has pledged to crack down on crime and corruption and lead his country into the European Union, after securing an easy election win over scandal-plagued Zagreb mayor Milan Bandic.

Second round of Croatia's presidential election generally meets standards, but further improvements needed (OSCE, 2010)

Yesterday's second round of the presidential election in Croatia generally complied with OSCE commitments and other international standards, but further legal and institutional improvements are needed, the limited election observation mission deployed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) concluded in a statement issued today.

Croatia: MP mandate taken from Glavas (EMG, 2010)

The Croatian Parliament's Mandate-Immunity Commission on Aug. 16 unilaterally and without debate confirmed the end of the MP mandate of Branimir Glavas, who was sentenced to eight years imprisonment for war crimes against Serbian civilians in 1991 in Osijek, reports the Hina news agency.

Croat opposition files no confidence motion (World Bulletin, 2010)

Social Democrats, filed a no-confidence motion against the ruling conservative coalition on Wednesday over corruption and economic problems in the state.

Croatia's Kosor says elections late next year (SETimes, 2010)

Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said on Friday (October 15th) that parliamentary elections will be held at the end of 2011, as previously announced. She was refuting suggestions by some opposition parties that the vote take place in March or April.

Croatia Parliamentary Elections 'in Late 2011' (Balkan Insight, 2010)

The next parliamentary elections in Croatia will be held in late 2011, the country's Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor has announced.

Croat govt faces confidence vote over corruption and economic problems (Balcans.com, 2010)

Croatia's coalition faces a no-confidence vote over corruption and economic problems, which may fail but will highlight the country's political instability as it aims to conclude European Union entry talks next year.

Croatia heading for possible early elections (WAZ.euobserver, 2010)

Croatia is facing the prospect of early elections following a call by the country's leading opposition group, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), for a parliamentary vote of confidence in the government.

Croatia's HSLS rules out post-election coalition with HDZ (SETimes, 2010)

On the announcement of Darinko Kosor, leader of the Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS).

Croatian government, unions agree on referendum issue (SETimes, 2010)

On a referendum to be held in Croatia and the coalition called "Union for Changes".

Croatia President Wants Cabinet Out If EU Delayed, Poslovni Says, Bloomberg (2011)

Croatian President said the government should resign if the accession treaty with the European Union is not signed by June and the economy deteriorates further.

Croatia: Despite government reshuffling, right still losing to left in popularity, emg.rs (2011)

The leading conservative coalition is still lagging behind the left in popularity with voters, according to the latest Promocija plus poll shows.

New Serb party formed in Croatia, Croatian Times (2011)

A new party representing the interests of the Serbian minority in Croatia has been formed in Borovo (eastern Croatia) on Saturday

Croatian president meets parties over elections, EU, AFP (2011)

Croatian President Ivo Josipovic held talks Friday with parliamentary party leaders in a bid to ease political tensions in the wake of a series of anti-government protests and calls for early elections.

Croatian Premier Wants to Set Election Date After EU Talks, Bloomberg (2011)

Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said she will set a date for parliamentary elections after completing accession negotiations with the European Union.

Kosor resists pressure for early Croatian elections, SETimes (2011)

Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor reiterated on Friday (March 11th) that she would call elections only after the government completes the country's EU accession talks. Croatia hopes to wrap those up by June

Coalition to set election dates this week, Croatiantimes.com (2011)

Croatian parliamentary election dates will set this week. According to some sources 20 or 27 November are under consideration.

Croatian parliamentary elections scheduled for Dec. 4, EMG (2011)

On July 15, the representatives of Croatia's ruling coalition in Zagreb set Dec. 4 as the date of the next parliamentary election.

OSCE/ODIHR begins observation of parliamentary elections in Croatia, OSCE (2011)

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a limited observation mission to monitor the 4 December parliamentary elections in Croatia.

Croatia’s parliamentary elections held in pluralistic and transparent manner, Finchannel.com (2011)

The parliamentary elections held on 4 December in Croatia took place in a pluralistic environment and were administered in a professional and transparent manner, but further steps should be taken to improve the process, the limited election observation mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights concluded in a preliminary report issued.

Kukuriku Wins Croatian Parliamentary Election, rferl (2011)

With nearly all the votes counted from parliamentary elections in Croatia on December 4, the center-left coalition Kukuriku seems headed for victory.

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Croats Voting on European Union Accession With Outcome in Doubt, Bloomberg (2012)

Croatians voted on 22nd January in a referendum on joining the European Union with citizens split over whether accession will drag the former Yugoslav republic into a debt crisis and erode its sovereignty.

Croatians set to back EU membership, Financial Times (2012)

Croatians voted on Sunday in a referendum on joining the European Union, with opinion polls pointing to a respectable endorsement despite doubts about the bloc’s economic benefits.

Croatia votes to join EU, thenews.pl (2012)

Croatia will become the 28th country to join the EU, after citizens voted decisively in favour of the transition in Sunday's national referendum.

ODIHR report says Croatia’s December elections pluralistic and transparent, recommends improvements to legal framework and compilation of voter lists, OSCE (2012)

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights on 3 February 2012 released the final report on Croatia’s parliamentary elections on 4 December 2011.

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Croatian SDP leader Milanovic calls for early parliamentary elections after resignation PM, EuropeanForum.net (2012)

Leader of Croatia’s Social Democratic Party calls for early parliamentary elections after resignation of the Prime Minister, claiming that Croatia need new political direction.

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