Croatian Parliament will resume work on Tuesday, marking the end of the two-month summer recess. The work of the parliament begins with traditional questions to the government, during which MPs have the opportunity to put questions to the Prime Minister and members of the Government. The opening of this block is entrusted to Branko Kolarić, who recently left the SDP and is currently outside any parliamentary group.
At the centre of attention will be a set of 41 questions addressed to the Prime Minister and various ministries. Thematically, the dominant questions relate to ecological issues, specifically illegal waste, as well as inflation and the standard of living of citizens. Special attention is paid to questions related to domestic violence, including cases of femicide and bullying among children.
In addition to the questions to the government, the agenda includes more than 150 points, including more than 20 bills proposed by the Government. However, it is notable that the opposition, specifically the SDP, has submitted a motion for the dismissal of the Government, citing the ecological disaster in Lika. The motion has gathered more than 50 signatures from opposition MPs, indicating the seriousness of the political crisis. Before the discussion on the motion, it is planned that the drafting of a new Rules of Procedure for the Croatian Parliament will be discussed. The new rules aim to make debates more efficient, and individual speaking is prohibited within the group, which is expected to contribute to better functioning of the parliament.
Given that the Croatian Parliament is currently operating with a reduced number of participants, these changes and discussions carry additional weight. The work will continue until 30 October, during which time MPs will have to address numerous challenges and make key decisions for the future of Croatian politics.
