ZAGREB – Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković survived a no-confidence motion in parliament on Friday, which was initiated by the opposition Social Democratic Party over a high-profile corruption case involving a former minister. The motion was sparked by allegations of corruption among government ministers and officials from the ruling Croatian Democratic Union.
In the vote, 76 out of 140 lawmakers present voted against the motion, while 64 voted in favor. The motion came amid the arrest and firing of Health Minister Vili Beroš last month over suspected graft, with European prosecutors accusing him of accepting a bribe. Beroš denies any wrongdoing.
During the debate, Plenković defended the government’s actions, emphasizing its support for anti-graft agencies and the State Attorney’s Office. This marks the second no-confidence motion against the government this year, following a similar motion in May, which was rejected by 79 deputies.