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Gong and 24 civic associations to Plenković: Clear St. Mark's Square for the free assembly!

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Initiative For a Free Croatia: More than 1,200 citizens and 175 organisations call on the Government to put an end to bans on festivals and concerts

civil society, democracy, Uncategorized

19. September 2025.

The appeal to the Government, entitled “The Constitution is valid for everyone – the Government must prevent any threat to artistic and journalistic freedoms”, has so far been signed by 175 civil society organizations, unions, and institutions, as well as more than 1,200 individuals.

Political ads on social networks remain problematic, as election commissions and platforms fail to ensure adequate oversight

elections, political marketing, transparency

01. September 2025.

Back in February, Gong warned that the non-transparent labeling of political ads makes it impossible to track actual campaign spending

Rule of Law in Croatia: The EU Echoes Plenković’s Perspective

rule of law, EU, government

10. July 2025.

While Plenković says there is no need to listen to the Ombudswoman because "he appointed her", referring to her critical remarks about the lack of response from the state leadership regarding a fascist salute, the European Commission praises the implementation of her recommendations.

EU Affairs in Croatia: Parliamentary Committee Determines National Positions for Discussion

democracy, EU, good governance, government, parliament

02. July 2025.

Aware of the importance of European policies for the lives of citizens, and of the Parliament’s insufficiently active role in shaping national positions that influence those policies, Gong will monitor the work of the Parliamentary Committee on European Affairs in order to bring EU matters closer to citizens and civil society.

Gong Urges Constitutional Court Review of Controversial Zadar Ballot Amid Concerns for Future Vote Integrity

Gong, elections, rule of law

12. June 2025.

Gong has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court to review and amend the decision by which a ballot in Zadar — on which a list was properly marked but an illegible word was added at the bottom — was declared invalid.

Initiative For a Free Croatia: More than 1,200 citizens and 175 organisations call on the Government to put an end to bans on festivals and concerts

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Political ads on social networks remain problematic, as election commissions and platforms fail to ensure adequate oversight

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Rule of Law in Croatia: The EU Echoes Plenković’s Perspective

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EU Affairs in Croatia: Parliamentary Committee Determines National Positions for Discussion

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Gong Urges Constitutional Court Review of Controversial Zadar Ballot Amid Concerns for Future Vote Integrity

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Gong Urges Constitutional Court Review of Controversial Zadar Ballot Amid Concerns for Future Vote Integrity

Gong has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court to review and amend the decision by which a ballot in Zadar — on which a list was properly marked but an illegible word was added at the bottom — was declared invalid.

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