ZAGREB, 28 February 2021 - The candidate of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) for Zagreb mayor, Davor Filipović, on Sunday sent his condolences to the family, associates and friends of Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandić, saying that he does not expect problems in the functioning of the City of Zagreb.
Filipović told reporters he did not expect any problems in the functioning of the City of Zagreb as there were deputy mayors and the City Assembly would continue to function normally until the election of a new mayor on 16 May.
Filipović did not want to answer reporters' questions about the late mayor Bandić and his legacy.
"You will allow me to make no other statements at this time, except for expressing my deepest condolences to his family, friends and associates," he added.
As for the upcoming local election campaign, he said that he had been expecting a fierce political struggle, which had been cut short today.
Zagreb mayor Milan Bandić died of a heart attack aged 65 early on Sunday.
