Homeland Movement (Croatia)
The Homeland Movement (Croatian: Domovinski pokret; abbr. DP), previously known as Miroslav Škoro Homeland Movement (Croatian: Domovinski pokret Miroslava Škore; abbr. DPMŠ) until February 2021, is a nationalist and right-wing populist political party in Croatia.[8][9] The DP was founded by Croatian singer, former Croatian Democratic Union MP, and 2019–20 presidential election, Miroslav Škoro, on 29 February 2020.
Homeland Movement Domovinski pokret | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | DP |
| President | Ivan Penava |
| Secretary-General | Miljenko Ćurić |
| Spokesman | Marija Čolak |
| Founder | Miroslav Škoro |
| Founded | 29 February 2020 |
| Headquarters | Vlaška ulica 81F, Zagreb |
| Membership (2022) | 8,434[1] |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Right-wing[8][9][10] to far-right[11][12][13] |
| European affiliation | Identity and Democracy Party (intention to join)[14] |
| Colours | Grey (customary) Red White Blue |
| Slogan | Zato što svoje volim! ("Because I love my own!") |
| Croatian Parliament | 5 / 151 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 12 |
| County Prefects | 0 / 21 |
| Mayors | 2 / 128 |
| Municipalities | 0 / 428 |
| Website | |
| domovinskipokret.hr | |
The DP is variously considered conservative, populist and nationalist. The party competed in the 2020 Croatian parliamentary election in a coalition with several other minor right-wing to far-right parties, including the Croatian Conservative Party, Croatian Growth and Bloc for Croatia.[3]
The party is in favour of the EU and the Schengen Area but was opposed to the Euro. The party is also against abortion and same-sex marriage. During 2022, the party expressed support for Ukraine, but was opposed to allowing military training of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Croatia.[15]
History edit
On 29 February 2020, Miroslav Škoro, a former MP who stood in the recent presidential election, confirmed to the media the formation of a new party, four and a half months before the parliamentary elections.[16] The DP tried to form a broad right-of-centre coalition for the upcoming election. They negotiated with the Bridge of Independent Lists, but no agreement was reached.[17] A coalition was formed with several other parties, including the conservative Croatian Sovereignists coalition, which was established to contest the 2019 European elections, and the newly founded Bloc for Croatia.[18] A coalition agreement was also signed with the Green list, emphasizing "environmental protection and the fight against climate change".[19]
On 20 July 2021, Miroslav Škoro resigned as party president over a dispute over party finances. This was soon followed by disciplinary proceedings against Škoro and his sister Vesna Vučemilović, which is why they decided to leave the party.[20][21]
Election results edit
Legislative edit
| Election | Popular vote | % of popular vote | Overall seats won (coalition) | Seat change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 181,492 | 10.89% | 16 / 151 | New | Opposition |
References edit
- ^ "Izvješće o obavljenoj financijskoj reviziji - Domovinski pokret za 2022" (PDF). State Audit Office (in Croatian). 3 November 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Wölfl, Adelheid. "Kroatischer Premier will Pandemie für vorgezogene Wahlen nutzen". Der Standart. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "Croatia plans to dissolve parliament on May 18 ahead of election: PM". Reuters. Zagreb. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ Nordsieck, Wolfram (2020). "Croatia". Parties and Elections in Europe.
- ^ "Croatia – Parties". Europe Elects. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "Škoro je osnovao svoj Domovinski pokret: 'Mi smo država koja počinje začećem, u kojoj svako dijete ima oca i majku'". telegram.hr. 29 February 2020.
- ^ Prnjak, Hrvoje (7 March 2020). "Projekt za vlast Miroslava Škore: novi vođa populista nada se Plenkovićevoj pobjedi, a nakon toga aktivirat će uhodani plan za 30 zastupnika u Saboru". Slobodna Dalmacija. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Croatia to Hold Election Amid Virus, Political Uncertainty". The New York Times. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Croatia parliamentary race close as virus spikes". The Washington Post. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ Vladisavljevic, Anja (18 June 2020). "Election Campaigners' Attacks on Abortion Draw Condemnation in Croatia". Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Croatia's ruling conservatives win parliamentary election". Euronews. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Croatian PM hails 'victory' for conservatives in parliamentary vote". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ Hopkins, Valerie (3 July 2020). "Croatia's nationalist revival points to role for far-right". Financial Times. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Penava: Jesmo za EU, ali kao zajednicu suverenih država, a ne kao jednu državnu zajednicu kakvu smo imali u Jugoslaviji – više nije Beograd nego je Bruxelles!". 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Plenković nije uspio: HDZ nije skupio dovoljno ruku za Vladinu odluku o obuci ukrajinskih vojnika u Hrvatskoj". Dnevnik.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Miroslav Škoro predstavio najbliže suradnike i poručio: "Ne bih stajao danas ovdje da nisam spreman biti premijer"". Dnevnik.hr (in Croatian). 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Zapeli pregovori Škore sa Suverenistima i Mostom". Index.hr. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ "FACTBOX – Croatia ahead of July 5 general election". SeeNews. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "VIDEO: ŠKORO POTPISAO SPORAZUM SA JOŠ JEDNOM STRANKOM Progovorio o Penavi, Marijani Petir, Bernardiću, ali i razlazu s poznatim vinarom". Jutarnji list. 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Miroslav Škoro ekskluzivno za Dnevnik Nove TV o ostavci i raskolu u Domovinskom pokretu: Možda će ovo biti dovoljan razlog da me izbace van" [Miroslav Škoro exclusively for Dnevnik Nova TV about the resignation and split in the Homeland Movement: "Maybe this will be enough reason to throw me out"]. Dnevnik.hr (in Croatian). 16 August 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "Miroslav Škoro izlazi iz Domovinskog pokreta: "Točno je, zatražio sam ispisnicu"" [Miroslav Škoro leaves the Homeland Movement: "That's right, I asked for a letter of printout"]. Dnevnik.hr (in Croatian). 21 August 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.