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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.

19. December 2024.

Is the Prime Minister signaling a willingness to penalise organisations that insists on free and fair elections?

With such statements, directly referencing the bodies that co-finance civil society in Croatia, including Gong, the Prime Minister sends a message that he can influence the allocation of public funds to NGOs.

15. March 2023.

Gong and 24 civic associations to Plenković: Clear St. Mark's Square for the free assembly!

We ask of the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Interior to open the space where the key democratic institutions are located - the Parliament, the Government, and the Constitutional Court.

23. November 2022.

Gong called on the government to stop ignoring the EU Court ruling and protect citizens

Gong, as an organization that advocates the democratization of the political system and the rule of law, sent an appeal to Minister Davor Filipović, in which we demand respect for the highest court of the European Union.

This is how the Government fights corruption: By passing a Code of Ethics to monitor themselves

The Government weakened the Commission for Conflict of interest and made a Code of Ethics with no independent oversight mechanism.

28. March 2022.

Open the Government and Parliament’s activities to the public

Gong’s 7 recommendations for the more accountable Government activities secure its openness and transparency.

29. December 2021.

State funded advertising: Millions from the state budget and state–owned companies are pouring into selected media outlets

Gong's pilot study is prompted by an increasing number of ads and sponsorships from state–owned companies or ministries.