Political parties in Zagreb play an important role in the administration of this self-governing county. Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, but enjoys an independent administrative status. Zagreb follows Republican form of government. The people elect their candidate of choice for the City Council Assembly. These candidates either belong to political parties of Zagreb or they might also be independent candidates. However, the candidates of the well known political parties have the chance of winning over the lesser-known parties or the independent members.
The Leading Political Parties in Zagreb
The Social Democratic Party and the Croatian People’s Party are the two important political parties of Zagreb. The present Mayor of Zagreb, Milan Bandic is a member of the Social Democratic Party.
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Other Political Parties of Zagreb
- Croatian Democratic Union
- Croatian Party of Slavonia and Baranja
- Croatian Christian Democratic Union
- Croatian Independent Democrats
- Croatian Party of Pensioners
- Croatian Party of Rights
- The Croatian Block
- Istrian Democratic Forum
- Croatian Peasant Party
- Alliance of Croatian Coast and Mountains Department
- Liberal Party
- Croatian Social Liberal Party
- Democratic Centre
The political parties in Zagreb work in coherence for the social, economic and political development of the place.
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