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Young people plan nationwide protests as movement grows

Organizers are preparing for large-scale protests across several cities, claiming their movement has grown from an idea into a mobilization. Young people are at the front of the demonstrations; one organizer told Jutarnji that for many, the choice is now between protesting and emigrating.

The European Chief Prosecutor, Laura Kövesi, ends her term today after years of public disputes with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. Her departure and the arrival of her successor, Andrés Ritter, have raised immediate questions about the future of anti-corruption files involving the Prime Minister and the Attorney General.

Internal maneuvering has reached the Constitutional Court and the boardrooms of state-owned firms. While judges are reportedly locked in an unprecedented dispute over equipment purchases, Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Anušić has outmaneuvered a rival to appoint the first woman to lead a major state company.

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EPPO Leadership Change and Croatian Implications

Laura Kövesi concludes her term as the European Chief Prosecutor today, October 30, 2026, with Andrés Ritter taking office on November 1, 2026. This leadership change at the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) sparks discussions in Croatia regarding its impact on anti-corruption efforts and the aspirations of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Attorney General Ivan Turudić.

Constitutional Court Conflict Unveiled

Exclusive reports have shed light on the underlying reasons for an unprecedented dispute within the Constitutional Court, with further commentary suggesting that responsibility for the 'drama' is being shifted towards dissatisfied judges who are primarily concerned with conflict.

Political Appointments and Reshuffle

A political shift has seen Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić reportedly outmaneuver Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Croatian Veterans Tomo Medved. This development is accompanied by the first-time appointment of a woman to lead a significant state-owned company.

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