The Prime Minister, Andrej Plenković, stated that a new head for the Inspectorate could be appointed as early as this week. The Prime Minister provided this information to journalists on Monday, immediately following the meeting of the HDZ (Croatian Democratic Union) leadership. His statements confirmed the executive's readiness to quickly fill the vacant position, signalling the urgency of resolving this administrative matter.
The position has been left vacant following the dismissal of the previous incumbent, Andrija Mikulić. The government made this decision as a direct consequence of legal steps, given that Mikulić was arrested. The arrest took place on 27 November last year, with the legal action based on suspicion of bribery. This case marked a significant shift in the oversight of inspectorate bodies, and the process of appointing a new director, who will assume responsibility for the institution's operations, is now underway.
This change comes at a time when the public is sensitive to issues of integrity in public institutions. The arrest of the previous inspector attracted significant media attention, and it is expected that the new appointee will restore public trust in the institution's work. The government believes that this change must be implemented quickly to ensure continuity in the work of the inspectorate bodies and to preserve public confidence in the system.
