We are prisoners of the past, said a local political scientist about modern Croatia and its shift to the right

Modern Croatia's political landscape is witnessing a concerning shift towards the right, with the ruling party consolidating power by influencing judicial appointments and manipulating war history narratives. This move blurs the distinction between conservative and radical right ideologies, raising alarms about the country's commitment to democratic principles and historical accuracy. Political scientist warnings highlight that this regression risks trapping Croatia in a cycle of past conflicts and authoritarian tendencies, potentially undermining its European Union aspirations.