HDZ is split about whether early parliamentary elections would be beneficial for the party.
This is the second conservative referendum initiative this spring.
“All options are being considered,” say HDZ sources. “We cannot allow Catholic bishops to dictate policy.”
ZAGREB, February 1, 2018 - Croatia's State Electoral Commission (DIP) on Thursday joined in marking Global Elections Day, which is observed on the first Thursday in February every year. In this way, Croatia's DIP joined in the activities which the Association of European Election Officials (ACEEEO) holds to observe that day.
President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović will meet with leaders of political parties to see whether anyone has enough support to be named Prime Minister-Designate.
All eight MPs representing national minorities will jointly negotiate with HDZ about their support for the new government.
The number of female MPs has not been lower since the 1990s.
State Election Commission starts announcing elections results.
Exit polls show SDP and HDZ leading.
From 7.00 am to 4.30 pm, 37.2 percent of voters came to the polling stations.