Croatia’s Big Election Goes to Round Two! 🇭🇷
Hey there! Have you heard about Croatia’s exciting presidential election? 🗳️ Since no one got more than half of the votes, they’re having a second round on January 12th! Let’s find out what’s going on.
What Happened?
Croatia had its presidential election, but no candidate won outright. The current president, Zoran Milanovic, got 49.10% of the votes—so close! He needed just over 50% to win. His main opponent, Dragan Primorac, got 19.35% of the votes.
Who Are the Candidates?
Zoran Milanovic is the current president. He’s supported by the Social Democratic Party, which is the largest opposition party. Milanovic is confident he’ll win in the next round!
Dragan Primorac is a 59-year-old doctor and scientist. He’s returning to politics after 15 years! He wants to bring people together as a “unifier,” promoting family values and patriotism.
What Happens Next?
According to Croatia’s rules, if no one gets over 50% in the first round, the top two candidates have a runoff, which is another election between just them. This will happen on January 12th. 🗓️
Why Is This Important?
Croatia is a country in Europe with about 3.8 million people. It’s part of the European Union and NATO. They’re dealing with some challenges like inflation (when prices go up) and not enough workers.
Stay Tuned!
The next round will decide who becomes the president for the next five years. Will it be Milanovic or Primorac? We’ll find out soon! 🎉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
