Hey there, globe-trotters! 🌍
Today, all eyes are on Croatia as the nation heads to the polls to shape its future! 🗳️✨
Over 3.7 million voters are ready to make their voices heard, choosing among more than 2,000 candidates vying for a spot in the 151-member parliament. That's a lot of choices!
The ruling center-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, is up against an alliance of centrist and left-wing parties, informally headed by President Zoran Milanović and his Social Democratic Party. It's a face-off between political heavyweights! 🥊
Polling stations opened bright and early at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) and will close at 7 p.m., when exit polls are expected to start rolling in. Get ready for the suspense! ⏰
According to the latest IPSOS polls, HDZ is projected to secure around 60 seats. While that's more than any other party, it's not quite enough for a majority, hinting at some intense coalition talks ahead. 🤝
Stay tuned as we bring you updates on this exciting election and what it means for Croatia's future! 🇭🇷
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
