Time in government
1 year • 4 months • 6 days
Croatia HNS: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
0.2 %
+0.2 since the last election
3-Month Trend
-0.4
Three months ago: 0.6 %
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Croatian People's Party–Liberal Democrats
RE
Croatia
Liberal
Liberal
Europhile
The HNS is a liberal party in Croatia, positioning itself as a centrist force committed to individual liberties and economic modernization. It combines a focus on civil rights with a strong emphasis on education and infrastructure to advance the country's European integration.
Values and Ideology
The HNS is rooted in classical liberalism and a pro-European worldview. It espouses an optimistic view of human nature, envisioning the state as an enabler that protects personal development rather than dictating it. The party considers Croatia an integral part of the Western value system, advocating for secularism and a strict separation of church and state. Its understanding of nationhood is inclusive and civil rights-oriented, consistently placing individual liberty above collective interests.
Political Priorities
The HNS agenda prioritizes the modernization of public administration, the expansion of digital infrastructure, and a progressive education policy. The party positions itself as the voice of the urban middle class, intellectuals, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key demands include corporate tax cuts and the promotion of innovation. A central challenge remains balancing economically liberal reforms with maintaining social stability in a country grappling with demographic change and out-migration.
Role in the Political System
Strategically, the HNS acts as a pragmatic bridge-builder and 'kingmaker' within the Croatian political landscape. Despite its smaller electoral share, its ability to form coalitions with larger partners – from both the left and the right – has often secured it significant influence over government decisions. This adaptability frequently leads to internal tensions and criticism regarding its ideological steadfastness. Within the framework of the rule of law, the party consistently champions judicial independence and opposes clientelistic structures.
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Election
Vote share
Seats
2020
July 5, 2020
Vote share
1.3 %
Seats
1
All elections since 1945 in which HNS participated. Click a row to see election details.
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2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 2000
5 %
Cabinets led
0
-
Coalition involvements
1
1 year • 4 months • 6 days
Andrej Plenković
Plenković IV
May 22, 2025 – Today · 1 year 2 months
75 of 151 seats
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