Unexpectedly positive data on last year's deficit is good news for the new Finance Minister.
Surprisingly, MPs did not spend all the money they could.
Stjepan Mesić believes that the government wants to silence him.
Just 81 days into the new year, Croatia gets the 2016 budget.
Budget wars between MOST and former president Mesić
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Economic analysts are not too impressed with the proposed budget
Government has only just presented the budget, but one MP from a ruling party already wants changes.
Finance Minister on the latest economic developments.