CroatiaGong has criticized the official social media pages of the Croatian government for engaging in political disqualification of the opposition, arguing that such communication undermines the role of the government and democracy in Croatia. They warn that when powerful actors in society consistently resort to insults, falsehoods, and poor political culture, society mirrors this behavior toward those with differing views. Examples include posts suggesting the opposition is focused on destabilizing the government rather than citizens' health, labeling their initiatives as 'destructive' or 'filled with lies,' and accusing the president of treating his complex issues in an unprofessional manner. Gong emphasizes that while the government has the right to reject opposition claims and present its evidence, the seriousness of responses should be measured by the quality of facts used to counter claims, not by derogatory labels. The organization argues that citizens should independently assess the work of both the government and the opposition, with facts being more important than labels, and public interest outweighing partisan interests.
Bias read (Center): The article presents criticism of the government's communication strategy towards the opposition but does not exhibit overtly biased language or one-sided sourcing. It highlights concerns raised by Gong regarding the tone and content of government messaging without taking a clear ideological stance.
