Croatian Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as Zoran Milanovic Falls Short of Majority
In Croatia’s presidential election, incumbent Zoran Milanovic narrowly missed re-election by securing 49.1% of the votes, necessitating a runoff against conservative challenger Dragan Primorac, who received 19.4%. The first round showed lower voter turnout compared to previous elections, potentially influenced by the holiday season. Milanovic, a former Prime Minister and member of the Social Democratic Party, is known for his populist rhetoric and skepticism towards the European Union and Western military aid to Ukraine.