ZAGREB, September 26, 2019 - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Thursday that the members of the ruling coalition had met and resolved all contentious issues and confirmed that they wished to see this government's term to the end.
"We resolved all contentious matters at the past few meetings that were held in a very friendly and fair atmosphere. We very clearly confirmed that we wish to see this term to the end and that political stability is exceptionally important as is the adoption of the 2020 budget and the chairmanship of the European Union," Jandroković told the press during a visit to the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts.
He added that Darinko Kosor, the leader of the Croatian Social Liberal Party, a junior coalition partner, had excused himself from the meeting and that there was no political motive behind his absence.
As far as threats by Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandić were concerned and that he would leave the coalition if there were no projects, Jandroković underlined that projects are a substantial part of any coalition, perhaps even their fundamental essence because they concern the quality of living.
"There is no blackmailing. We are talking and seeking the best solutions, and that is the spirit that has existed these past three years. If matters were different then we certainly would not be collaborating," Jandroković said.
Jandroković commented on a sports event being organised by the HVIDRA veterans' association in Makarska over the weekend with regard to possible protests due to the association's disgruntlement over the Croatian Democratic Union's (HDZ) coalition with the leader of the Independent Democratic Serbian Party (SDSS) Milorad Pupovac.
"I am certain that the games in Makarska will be held in an excellent atmosphere and that everyone will be satisfied...I spoke with veterans' representatives and they fully support Andrej Plenković and the government. They are aware that political stability is exceptionally important for Croatia's development," said Jandroković.
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