Croatia

Marin Piletić is a Croatian politician currently serving as a Member of the Croatian Parliament. Born in 1983 in Novska, he holds a degree in Croatian language, literature, and history from the Zagreb Faculty of Philosophy. Before entering national politics, he worked as an elementary school teacher and served as the Deputy Mayor of Novska, Deputy Prefect of Sisak-Moslavina County, and Mayor of Novska. He previously served as the Minister of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy from 2022 until his resignation in 2026.

Dario Hrebak is a Croatian politician currently serving as a member of the Croatian Parliament and as the mayor of Bjelovar. Since 2019, he has led the Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS), a conservative-liberal political organization. Hrebak previously served in the national parliament from 2015 to 2016 and has been a consistent figure in local and national governance, advocating for individual autonomy and targeted social policies. He holds a master's degree in criminology from the Police College in Zagreb.

Gordan Jandroković is a Croatian diplomat and politician who has served as the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament since 2017, becoming the first individual to hold the position for more than one term. A member of the Croatian Democratic Union, he previously served as the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs from 2008 to 2011 and as Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia from 2010 to 2011. Throughout his career, he has held various parliamentary leadership roles, including chairing committees on foreign policy and European affairs.

Damir Lneniček is a Croatian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Daruvar. A member of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), he has been re-elected to lead the spa town, which is known for its significant Czech minority and historic thermal springs. In his capacity as mayor, he oversees municipal administration and represents the town during local and national events. He has been a prominent public figure in the Bjelovar-Bilogora County, actively engaging in the development of local infrastructure and community affairs.

Vinko Grgić is a Croatian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Nova Gradiška. He has been a prominent figure in the local administration of the Brod-Posavina County, overseeing the development and governance of the town. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on local infrastructure projects, economic initiatives, and the management of municipal affairs in the historic Slavonian region. His leadership involves coordinating with regional authorities to promote the interests and growth of the Nova Gradiška community.

Mirko Duspara is a Croatian politician and physician who has served as the Mayor of Slavonski Brod since 2005. A specialist in anesthesiology, reanimatology, and intensive care, he previously worked at the Dr. Josip Benčević General Hospital. He is a veteran of the Croatian War of Independence and has been a prominent local political figure for over two decades. In 2025, he secured his seventh consecutive term as mayor and continues to lead his own independent political list.

Marijana Petir is a Croatian politician currently serving as a Member of the Croatian Parliament. Born in 1975, she has had a long career in public service, including serving as a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019. Educated in science and Catholic theology at the University of Zagreb, Petir previously worked in environmental advocacy and held various regional government positions in Sisak-Moslavina County. Known for her conservative views and advocacy for rural development and agriculture, she has been a prominent figure in Croatian politics since the early 2000s.

Biljana Borzan is a Croatian physician and politician currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament, a position she has held since 2013. A member of the Social Democratic Party of Croatia, she has been a prominent advocate for consumer rights, food safety, and gender equality within the EU, notably leading efforts to ban the dual quality of products in the European market. Before her European career, she served in the Croatian Parliament and as a Deputy Mayor of Osijek. She holds a medical degree and previously worked as a physician at the Osijek Health Center.

Andrej Plenković is a Croatian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Croatia since 2016. A member of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), he has led the party toward the political center and oversaw Croatia's integration into the Eurozone and Schengen Area. Before his premiership, he served as a member of the European Parliament and held various diplomatic roles within the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Plenković is recognized as the longest-serving Prime Minister in Croatian history, having led multiple coalition governments through significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and major seismic events.

Božo Petrov is a Croatian politician and psychiatrist who currently serves as a Member of the Croatian Parliament. He previously held the positions of Speaker of the Croatian Parliament from 2016 to 2017 and Deputy Prime Minister in 2016. Before entering national politics, he served as the mayor of his hometown, Metković, from 2013 to 2016, where he gained recognition for his efforts to reduce municipal debt and increase administrative transparency. As a founding member and former president of the political party The Bridge, Petrov has consistently advocated for fiscal responsibility, public sector reform, and the reduction of government spending.

Dalija Orešković is a Croatian lawyer and politician currently serving as a member of the Croatian Parliament. She gained national prominence as the president of the Conflict of Interest Commission from 2013 to 2018, where she initiated proceedings against several high-profile political figures. A graduate of the University of Zagreb Faculty of Law, she transitioned into politics in 2018, founding the party START and later leading the party Dalija Orešković and People with a First and Last Name. Her political career is defined by a strong focus on anti-corruption, transparency, and liberal democratic values.

Davor Ivo Stier is a Croatian-Argentine politician and diplomat currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament since 2024. Born in Buenos Aires to a Croatian expatriate family, he returned to Croatia in the 1990s and built a career in foreign policy, serving as a foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and later as the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia from 2016 to 2017. A prominent member of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), Stier has been a long-time advocate for the rights of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina and has held multiple terms in the Croatian Parliament. He is known for his focus on Euro-Atlantic cooperation and his academic background in political science and international relations.

Jelena Miloš is a Croatian politician serving as a Member of the Croatian Parliament since 2022. A co-founder of the green-left political platform We Can! and the Zagreb is OURS! party, she previously served in the Zagreb Assembly. Miloš holds a Master of Arts in French and English language and literature from the University of Zagreb and a master’s degree in political science from the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Her professional background includes work with trade unions and non-governmental organizations, such as the Institute for Political Ecology. She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Committee on European Affairs.

Josip Jurčević is a Croatian historian and politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament. Born in 1951 in Studenci, he graduated in history and philosophy from the University of Zagreb in 1975. Throughout his career, he has held various teaching positions and authored numerous books focusing on Croatian history, particularly the World War II and postwar periods. Jurčević is known for his controversial research regarding the Jasenovac concentration camp, which has drawn significant criticism from international historians for its revisionist claims. He previously ran as an independent candidate in the 2009 Croatian presidential election.

Mario Radić is a Croatian politician and businessman serving as a member of the Croatian Parliament. Born in Vukovar in 1970, he participated in the Battle of Vukovar during the Croatian War of Independence. Before entering politics, he established a successful career in telecommunications and retail, notably as a key figure in the development of the Pevex company. Radić co-founded the Homeland Movement (DP) in 2020 and later established the Home and National Rally (DOMiNO) party in 2024, currently serving as its president.

Milorad Pupovac is a Croatian politician and linguist serving as a member of the Sabor, the Croatian Parliament. A prominent representative of the Serbian minority in Croatia, he has held leadership roles including the presidency of the Independent Democratic Serb Party and the Serb National Council. Throughout his career, he has been a significant figure in Croatian constitutional politics, notably casting a decisive vote for constitutional amendments in 1997. Beyond his political activities, he is a distinguished academic and professor at the University of Zagreb, specializing in linguistics and political communication.

Predrag Fred Matić was a Croatian politician and a decorated veteran of the Croatian War of Independence. He served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2019 until his death in 2024, where he focused on culture, education, and gender equality. Previously, he held the position of Minister of Veterans' Affairs from 2011 to 2016 and served as a member of the Croatian Parliament. Known for his advocacy for human rights and his experiences as a prisoner of war, he was a prominent figure within the Social Democratic Party of Croatia.

Rada Borić is a Croatian politician, scholar, and prominent women's rights activist. She currently serves as a member of the Croatian Parliament and is a key figure in the green-left party We Can!. Throughout her career, she has been a dedicated advocate for gender equality, having co-founded the Center for Women's Studies in Zagreb in 1995 and coordinated international campaigns against violence against women. A former Fulbright Scholar and lecturer at the University of Helsinki, she has received international recognition for her academic and activist contributions, including the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Croatian Interlace.

Ranko Ostojić is a Croatian lawyer and centre-left politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament. He previously held the position of Minister of the Interior in the Cabinet of Zoran Milanović from 2011 to 2016, where he managed the country's response to the 2015 European migrant crisis. Earlier in his career, he served as the Director of Police and as an assistant to the Interior Minister. A long-time member of the Social Democratic Party, he has been active in national politics since the early 1990s and has chaired parliamentary committees focused on internal affairs and national security.

Zdravka Bušić is a Croatian politician and a member of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). Born in 1950, she spent several years living in the United States before returning to Croatia in 1990 to serve as an adviser to President Franjo Tuđman. Throughout her career, she has held various roles, including serving as a member of the Croatian Parliament, a member of the European Parliament, and Deputy Foreign Minister. She is currently active in the Croatian Parliament and has previously served as a state secretary in the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.