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Zoran Milanovic wins landslide re-election as Croatian President

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 12 Jan 2025 23:45
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Zoran Milanovic secured a decisive victory in Croatia's presidential election, winning over 1.1 million votes, more than three times his opponent Dragan Primorac's total, with 99.59% of polling stations reporting.

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    President incumbent Zoran Milanovic greets his supporters as the preliminary results grant him victory in a runoff vote for the Croatian presidential election in Zagreb, Croatia, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. The sign reads "Thank You" (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Sunday declared victory in the presidential election, defeating his opponent Dragan Primorac by a wide margin.

According to data from 99.59% of polling stations, Milanovic secured 1,117,751 votes, more than three times the 379,201 votes cast for Primorac. Voter turnout was recorded at 44.17%, as reported by the State Electoral Commission.

Speaking at his election headquarters, Milanovic described the results as a reflection of public confidence in his leadership over the past five years.

"I perceive this as an endorsement of my work over the past five years, a step of trust in me … My hand is extended, it is my duty to those who represent the executive power in this country and who claim they are responsible for 99%, while the rest of us — for the remaining 1%," he said, thanking his supporters and calling for applause for voters from the rival Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ).

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A total of 3.77 million people were eligible to vote, and 14,600 accredited observers oversaw the process.

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While condemning Russia's operations in Ukraine, Milanovic has been outspoken in opposing Western military aid to Kiev. This stance led Prime Minister Plenkovic to accuse him of being pro-Russian and undermining Croatia's credibility in NATO and the EU.

Milanovic defended his position, stating, "As long as I'm president no Croatian soldier will wage somebody else's wars."

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