Croatia's left-leaning president, known for his critical stance on Western military support for Ukraine, is vying for reelection in the upcoming presidential election. President Zoran Milanovic, a former prime minister, is facing stiff competition from seven other candidates, including Dragan Primorac of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union.
The election, scheduled for Sunday, is expected to result in a second round on Jan. 12 if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote. Milanovic, often likened to Donald Trump for his confrontational style, has been a vocal critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, leading to a contentious political atmosphere in Croatia.
