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19. September 2025.

Initiative For a Free Croatia: More than 1,200 citizens and 175 organisations call on the Government to put an end to bans on festivals and concerts

The appeal to the Government, entitled “The Constitution is valid for everyone – the Government must prevent any threat to artistic and journalistic freedoms”, has so far been signed by 175 civil society organizations, unions, and institutions, as well as more than 1,200 individuals.

1. September 2025.

Political ads on social networks remain problematic, as election commissions and platforms fail to ensure adequate oversight

Back in February, Gong warned that the non-transparent labeling of political ads makes it impossible to track actual campaign spending

Rule of Law in Croatia: The EU Echoes Plenković’s Perspective

While Plenković says there is no need to listen to the Ombudswoman because "he appointed her", referring to her critical remarks about the lack of response from the state leadership regarding a fascist salute, the European Commission praises the implementation of her recommendations.

EU Affairs in Croatia: Parliamentary Committee Determines National Positions for Discussion

Aware of the importance of European policies for the lives of citizens, and of the Parliament’s insufficiently active role in shaping national positions that influence those policies, Gong will monitor the work of the Parliamentary Committee on European Affairs in order to bring EU matters closer to citizens and civil society.

Gong Urges Constitutional Court Review of Controversial Zadar Ballot Amid Concerns for Future Vote Integrity

Gong has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court to review and amend the decision by which a ballot in Zadar — on which a list was properly marked but an illegible word was added at the bottom — was declared invalid.

Gong’s School of Democracy: Political education for young politicians and activists

Young politicians and activists from all parts of Croatia took part in Gong’s third School of Democracy.

15. April 2025.

Gong Urges Constitutional Court to Safeguard Legal Protections for All Voters in the 'Circled' Case

An individual voter does not have the right to file a complaint independently, regardless of the severity of the violation of their voting rights.

31. March 2025.

Gong: Plenković tramples the rule of law by completely dismanteling the Commision on Conflicts fo Interest

Independent institutions are supposed to oversee those in political power. Without oversight, there is no rule of law.

25. March 2025.

Gong’s Demand Accepted: European Commission to Address Jurisdictional Dispute Between State Attorney’s Office and EPPO

The European Commission and the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) will state the incompatibility of Croatian legislation with the conflict of jurisdiction between the State Attorney's Office (DORH) and the EPPO. After the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions accepted Gong's proposal to launch a petition due to the incompatibility […]

18. March 2025.

Plenković negotiates views on Ukraine with the EPP, instead of (and) with the Croatian Parliament

Instead of aligning Croatia's positions in the European Council with the Parliament, Plenković coordinates them with members of the EPP and informs the Parliament afterward.

10. March 2025.

Gong calls for more transparency around content removal under the Digital Services Act

Ahead of the final draft of the Act on the Implementation of the Digital Services Act, Gong has sent MPs and committee members a proposal of amendments aimed at improving the implementation of the Act in Croatia

Elections and data: Croatia needs to regulate the Voter Registry and change the boundaries of electoral districts

In order for elections to be fair and for citizens to maintain trust in the electoral process, it is crucial to ensure a credible Voter Register and to promptly align the electoral legislation

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