Croatia: Political parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal

Socialist

Capitalist

Conservative

HDZ SDP HNS HSLS HSS HSU IDS

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

HDZ

Croatian Democratic Union

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

32.7

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 34.4%

Part of the Government

HDZ (Hrvatska demokratska zajednica) is a center-right party and currently represented in parliament with 61 MPs.

HDZ is a conservative party that emphasizes Croatian national interests. It advocates for strengthening national identity and sovereignty.

DP

Homeland Movement

Right-wing

ECR

EU Parliament

3.1

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 9.6%

Part of the Government

DP (Domovinski pokret) is a right-wing party that is currently represented in parliament with 14 seats.

The party emphasizes the values of national sovereignty, cultural identity, and Croatia's security. It advocates for the strengthening of national interests.

SDP

Social Democratic Party

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

27.3

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 25.4%

SDP (Socijaldemokratska partija Hrvatske) is a center-left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 42 MPs.

SDP is a social democratic party that emphasizes social justice and equality. It advocates for the strengthening of social security and workers' rights.

Most

Bridge of Independent Lists

Centre-right

ECR

EU Parliament

8.3

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 8%

Most (Most nezavisnih lista) is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 11 seats.

The party Most! emphasizes transparency, integrity, and citizen participation in political decisions. Its goal is to reform Croatia's political landscape.

Možemo!

We can! - political platform

Environment & Climate

G/EFA

EU Parliament

10.6

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 9.1%

Možemo! (Možemo! - politička platforma) is a green party that is currently represented in parliament with 10 seats.

SD

Social Democrats

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 3.4%

SD (Socijaldemokrati) is a center-left party that is currently represented in parliament with 4 seats.

Fokus

Focus

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

1.1

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 2.3%

Fokus is a liberal party that is currently represented in the parliament with 1 MPs.

Centar

Centre

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

1.6

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Centar is a liberal party from Croatia.

CENTAR places significant importance on the principles of political stability, economic prosperity, and social balance. The party aims to shape a balanced policy that prioritizes the citizens' needs.

DOMiNO

Home and National Gathering

Right-wing

EU Parliament

2.9

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

DOMiNO (Dom i nacionalno okupljanje) is a right-wing party from Croatia.

HDS

Croatian Christian Democratic Party

Centre-right

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

HDS (Hrvatska demokršćanska stranka) is a center-right party from Croatia.

HNS

Croatian People’s Party-Liberal Democrats

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

1.2

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

HNS (Hrvatska narodna stranka–liberalni demokrati) is a liberal party from Croatia.

HSLS

Croatian Social Liberal Party

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

HSLS (Hrvatska socialno-liberalna stranka) is a liberal party from Croatia.

HSS

Croatian Peasant Party

Centre-right

EU Parliament

1.4

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

HSS (Hrvatska seljačka stranka) is a center-right party from Croatia.

HSU

Croatian Party of Pensioners

Centre-left

EU Parliament

3.1

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

HSU (Hrvatska stranka umirovljenika) is a center-left party from Croatia.

HSU places significant emphasis on the dignity and rights of older individuals. The party is a staunch advocate for social security, healthcare, and enhancing the living conditions of seniors.

Hrvatski suverenisti

Croatian Sovereignists

Right-wing

ECR

EU Parliament

1.6

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Hrvatski suverenisti is a right-wing party from Croatia.

IDS

Istrian Democratic Assembly

Centre-left

EU Parliament

1.5

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 2.2%

IDS (Istarski demokratski sabor) is a center-left party from Croatia.

NPS

Unknown

EU Parliament

1.2

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

NPS is a party from Croatia.

OiP

Determination and Justice

Right-wing

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

OiP (Odlučnost i Pravednost) is a right-wing party from Croatia.

PP

Unknown

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

PP is a party from Croatia.

RF

Workers’ Front

Left-wing

LEFT

EU Parliament

1.2

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

RF (Radnička fronta) is a left party from Croatia.