The number of potential opponents to Plenković at intraparty elections is getting close to zero.
The party wants to create an impression that not everything has already been decided.
Elections for new party leader will take place on 17 July.
Elections are approaching, but political parties are not certain they will get funds allocated to them in the state budget.
All members will vote for the new party president and, if no candidate receives the majority, the second round will be held one week later.
HDZ presidency meets and reacts to resignation of their party leader.
As expected, HDZ will soon get a new president.
The moderate Member of European Parliament is favourite to become new HDZ president.
The decision will come into effect on 15 July.
After losing the post of First Deputy Prime Minister, Tomislav Karamarko could soon be history as far his party is concerned as well.