Time in government
8 years • 6 months • 1 week • 4 days
Croatia HSS: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
0.4 %
+0.4 since the last election
3-Month Trend
-0.3
Three months ago: 0.7 %
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Croatian Peasant Party
Croatia
Agrarian
Europhile
Founded 1904
The Croatian Peasant Party (HSS) is a long-standing, agrarian-conservative political party in Croatia. It sees itself as the historical voice of the rural population, combining Christian social doctrine with a strong focus on ecological sustainability and the preservation of national identity.
Values and Ideology
The HSS is founded on the ideology of agrarianism, which views the peasantry as the moral and economic backbone of society. Its worldview is shaped by the concept of the "Peasant Republic" – a synthesis of grassroots democracy, pacifist principles, and social justice. The party propagates a humanistic view of humanity, linking individual freedom with responsibility for the community and the preservation of natural resources. The protection of Croatian traditions and land is considered a sacred duty of the state.
Political Priorities
In its political practice, the HSS focuses on the revitalization of rural areas. It advocates for substantial investments in domestic agriculture, the protection of small farmers from global agribusiness corporations, and a consistent green transformation of the economy. Its agenda primarily targets residents outside urban centers, environmentalists, and value-conservative citizens. The party actively opposes the centralization of power in Zagreb and champions decentralization, aiming to grant local communities greater financial autonomy and self-governance.
Role in the Political System
Strategically, the HSS serves as a pragmatic corrective force within the Croatian political landscape. As one of the country's oldest political organizations, it leverages its historical legitimacy to mediate between the major political blocs, often selecting coalition partners based on their support for agrarian policy goals. It operates within the rule of law but frequently calls for a stronger ethical foundation for institutions. Despite its long history, in the modern era, it strives to reconcile its core rural identity with the demands of a globalized EU membership.
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Election
Vote share
Seats
2016
September 11, 2016
Worst result
Vote share
0.0 %
±0.0
Seats
5
+4
2015
November 8, 2015
Worst result
Vote share
0.0 %
-0.6
Seats
1
±0
2011
December 4, 2011
Vote share
0.6 %
-5.8
Seats
1
-5
2007
November 25, 2007
Vote share
6.4 %
-0.9
Seats
6
-4
2003
November 23, 2003
Vote share
7.3 %
-8.3
Seats
10
-7
2000
January 3, 2000
Best result
Vote share
15.6 %
Seats
17
All elections since 1945 in which HSS 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
30 %
Cabinets led
0
-
Coalition involvements
6
8 years • 6 months • 1 week • 4 days
Kosor II
July 10, 2010 – December 23, 2011 · 1 year 5 months
75 of 153 seats
Kosor I
July 6, 2009 – July 10, 2010 · 1 year 4 days
77 of 153 seats
Sanader III
January 12, 2008 – July 6, 2009 · 1 year 5 months
77 of 153 seats
Racan III
July 30, 2002 – December 23, 2003 · 1 year 4 months
65 of 151 seats
Racan II
June 4, 2001 – July 30, 2002 · 1 year 1 month
89 of 151 seats
Racan I
January 27, 2000 – June 4, 2001 · 1 year 4 months
93 of 151 seats
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