Tag: Government

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.

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.

13. February 2024.

If the Constitutional Court is not competent, no one stands in the way of the arbitrariness of Plenković's Government

The majority in the Constitutional Court ignored the fact that, as stated in the Constitution itself, fundamental freedoms and rights can only be restricted by law, not by a regulation which is subordinate to the law.

7. February 2024.

Plenković and the parliamentary majority are endangering liberal democracy and the rule of law in Croatia

By appointing Turudić as Head of DORH, Plenković continued with his capture of independent institutions.

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.

17. February 2023.

Nataša Novaković was punished because the HDZ is intent on destroying institutions

Gong condemns this latest act in HDZ's long-running activities that contribute to the democratic decline of the Croatian political system.

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.

24. March 2022.

Croatian PM simulates anti-corruption while keeping corruption suspects in his government

Gong's letter to GRECO and other EU actors against corruption notes the Government's undermining of the Croatian Rule of Law.

8. February 2021.

Instead of fighting corruption, the Minister prefers to accuse Gong

Minister of Justice and Public Administration's letter makes clear that the Commission for the Prevention of Conflicts of Interest will lose its power.

Government attacks on civil society in Croatia

Many civil society organisations in Croatia are suffering from burnout and exhaustion, and have been at brink of existence for a long time, with less and less time for the most important part of their job and their very reason for existence – solving social problems and creating positive social change. Gong publishes analysis with […]

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