Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Croatia
Croatia is a parliamentary republic with a stable democratic system, currently led by the center-right Croatian Democratic Union. The country continues to strengthen its European integration and modernize its political and economic structures.
Political Stability
Moderate
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Moderate
Government Type
Parliamentary Republic
Legal System
Civil law system based on continental European law
Head of State
President Zoran Milanović(since 2020)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković(Croatian Democratic Union)since 2016
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Moderately Stable
World Bank Political Stability Index (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-right
Center-left
Centrist
Voting Rights
Citizens can vote in national and local elections. EU citizens can vote in local and European Parliament elections.
Recent Developments
- Continued efforts to join the Schengen Area and Eurozone
- Ongoing judicial reforms and anti-corruption initiatives
- Increased focus on renewable energy and digital transformation
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