The 2014/2015 Croatian Presidential Election: Tight and Far-reaching Victory of Political Right

An article examines 2014/2015 presidential election in Croatia. Victory of Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic brings probably change of focus in foreign policy primarily to the United States/EU and intensification of political divisions in Croatia. The nature of divisions between HDZ and SDP is primarily linked to Croatian history and ideological divisions, and only in lesser degree to constructive contemporary discussions about the economy and vast social problems.