Homeland Movement (Croatia)

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Homeland Movement
Domovinski pokret
AbbreviationDP
PresidentIvan Penava
Deputy PresidentMario Radić
Secretary-GeneralJosip Dabro
FounderMiroslav Škoro
Founded29 February 2020; 4 years ago (2020-02-29)
HeadquartersVlaška ulica 81F, Zagreb
Membership (2022)8,434[1]
Ideology
Political positionRight-wing[8][9][10] to
far-right[11][12][13]
European affiliationID Party (intention to join)[14]
Colours  Grey (customary)[a]
  Red   White   Blue
SloganZato što svoje volim!
("Because I love my own!")
Croatian Parliament
11 / 151
European Parliament
0 / 12
County Prefects
0 / 21
Mayors
2 / 128
Municipalities
0 / 428
Website
domovinskipokret.hr

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 candidate, Miroslav Škoro, on 29 February 2020.

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.[19] 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.[20] 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.[21] A coalition agreement was also signed with the Green list, emphasizing "environmental protection and the fight against climate change".[22]

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.[23][24]

On 9 October 2021, Mayor of Vukovar, Ivan Penava was elected the new party president.[25] Ivan Penava has defended usage of the old pro-Nazi Ustasa slogan, "Za dom spremni" stating that whoever is offended by that slogan should not be visiting Vukovar.[26]

Political positions[edit]

The DP is variously considered conservative, right-wing 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.[27]

List of presidents[edit]

# President Term start Term end
1 Miroslav Škoro Official portrait of Tomislav Nikolić from 2012 29 February 2020 20 July 2021
 – Mario Radić (acting) Official portrait of Miloš Vučević from 2022 20 July 2021 9 October 2021
2 Ivan Penava Official portrait of Miloš Vučević from 2022 9 October 2021 Incumbent

Election results[edit]

Legislative[edit]

Parliament of Croatia
Election Coalition Votes won Percentage Seats won Change Government
(Coalition totals) (DP only)
2020 HS–HKS–HRAST–BzH–ZL–SU 181,492 10.89%
11 / 151
 New Opposition
2024 PiP–BzH–ZL 202,714 9.56%
11 / 151
 Steady 0 TBA

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ [15][16][17][18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Izvješće o obavljenoj financijskoj reviziji - Domovinski pokret za 2022" (PDF). State Audit Office (in Croatian). 3 November 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Wölfl, Adelheid. "Kroatischer Premier will Pandemie für vorgezogene Wahlen nutzen". Der Standart. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Croatia plans to dissolve parliament on May 18 ahead of election: PM". Reuters. Zagreb. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. ^ Nordsieck, Wolfram (2020). "Croatia". Parties and Elections in Europe.
  5. ^ "Croatia – Parties". Europe Elects. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b "Croatia to Hold Election Amid Virus, Political Uncertainty". The New York Times. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Croatia parliamentary race close as virus spikes". The Washington Post. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  10. ^ Vladisavljevic, Anja (18 June 2020). "Election Campaigners' Attacks on Abortion Draw Condemnation in Croatia". Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  11. ^ "Croatia's ruling conservatives win parliamentary election". Euronews. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Croatian PM hails 'victory' for conservatives in parliamentary vote". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  13. ^ Hopkins, Valerie (3 July 2020). "Croatia's nationalist revival points to role for far-right". Financial Times. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "DIP objavio cijeli popis: Ovo su svi novi zastupnici u saboru". index.hr (in Croatian). Index. 6 Jul 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Prve izlazne ankete: Povijesni trijumf Tomaševića u Zagrebu, Puljak uvjerljivo dobio Split". telegram.hr (in Croatian). Telegram. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Nova anketa: HDZ ima najveću podršku u posljednjih godinu dana". index.hr (in Croatian). Index. 10 Mar 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Novi Crobarometar: Istraživanje otkriva je li Milanović uspio srušiti rejting HDZ-u i koga bi građani radije za premijera". dnevnik.hr (in Croatian). Nova TV. 25 Mar 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ "Zapeli pregovori Škore sa Suverenistima i Mostom". Index.hr. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  21. ^ "FACTBOX – Croatia ahead of July 5 general election". SeeNews. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "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.
  24. ^ "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.
  25. ^ "Ivan Penava izabran za novog predsjednika Domovinskog pokreta". Večernji list. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  26. ^ Novakov, Sara (April 20, 2024). ""Ekstremna desnica postaje krojač sudbine Hrvatske"". NIN.
  27. ^ "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.
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