The ruling conservative HDZ party has been touting its relative success in containing Croatia's outbreak thus far, reporting roughly 100 deaths and 3,000 infections. "The coronavirus has changed economies, not only in Croatia, everywhere, so we should change our ideas." HDZ is set for a close race with the main centre-left opposition and also risks losing votes to a new right-wing movement gunning for third place. Opposition leader and prime minister candidate Davor Bernardic has accused the government of "consciously pushing Croatia into a risk" by deciding to hold the elections. - 'Political quackery' -Plenkovic, meanwhile, is hoping the uncertain future will inspire voters to stick with HDZ, in power since 2016.

Source: Bangkok Post July 05, 2020 02:15 UTC