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Milanović does not give consent for the army to go to Paris for the parade, Plenković enraged: "He sings Russian songs"
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Milanović does not give consent for the army to go to Paris for the parade, Plenković enraged: "He sings Russian songs"

The Croatian president, Zoran Milanović, stated he would not give consent for Croatian military personnel to participate in a military parade in Paris, explaining that such decisions are made exclusively by the supreme commander. The Croatian prime minister, Andrej Plenković, rejected Milanović's reasoning, stating that the president has no authority over ceremonial military deployments and accused Milanović of leading an isolationist policy contrary to the interests of the European Union and the United States. Milanović argued that France had previously refused to attend Croatia’s military parade commemorating the 'Storm' operation despite close relations and significant purchases of French military equipment. He emphasized that military participation in such events requires orders from the supreme commander, not the president or any political entity. Plenković criticized Milanović for singing Russian songs and conducting policies that he claims isolate Croatia from international alliances.

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Telegraf.rs logoTelegraf.rsParty-alignedProgressiveFactual 88Objective 727 days ago
The war between Milanović and Plenković continues: "The Croatian army will not go to the parade in Paris"

The article reports on a disagreement between Croatian President Zoran Milanović and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković regarding the participation of Croatian military personnel in a military parade in Paris. Milanović stated that he would not approve such participation, asserting that the decision lies with the supreme commander. In response, Plenković claimed that the president has no authority over ceremonial military engagements and accused Milanović of pursuing an isolationist foreign policy contrary to European Union and U.S. interests. The dispute highlights tensions within Croatia’s leadership over national defense policies and international alignment.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the conflict by emphasizing Plenković’s criticism of Milanović’s 'isolationist' stance, using terms like 'national disgrace' and linking his views to Russia-friendly sentiments. This suggests a left-leaning perspective that portrays Milanović as undermining Croatia’s alignmentwith

Why these scores (Factual 88 · Objective 72): Highly factual with direct quotes and clear reporting of the conflict between Milanović and Plenković. It provides context about France’s previous refusal to participate in a parade in Croatia. Objectivity is slightly lower due to the inclusion of social media content and some emotionally charged la

Blic logoBlicIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 707 days ago
Milanović does not give consent for the army to go to Paris for the parade, Plenković enraged: "He sings Russian songs"

The Croatian president, Zoran Milanović, stated he would not give consent for Croatian military personnel to participate in a military parade in Paris, explaining that such decisions are made exclusively by the supreme commander. The Croatian prime minister, Andrej Plenković, rejected Milanović's reasoning, stating that the president has no authority over ceremonial military deployments and accused Milanović of leading an isolationist policy contrary to the interests of the European Union and the United States. Milanović argued that France had previously refused to attend Croatia’s military parade commemorating the 'Storm' operation despite close relations and significant purchases of French military equipment. He emphasized that military participation in such events requires orders from the supreme commander, not the president or any political entity. Plenković criticized Milanović for singing Russian songs and conducting policies that he claims isolate Croatia from international alliances.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both leaders’ positions without overtly favoring one side. It includes direct quotes from both Milanović and Plenković, allowing readers to form their own judgments. There is no evident loaded language or one-sided sourcing.

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): Factual accuracy is high as it reports the disagreement between Milanović and Plenković regarding military participation in Paris. The article includes quotes from both leaders and contextualizes their political positions. However, the tone is somewhat biased, using phrases like 'mažoretkinje' which

N1 Srbija logoN1 SrbijaIndependentProgressiveFactual 83Objective 657 days ago
Milanović denies Plenković: Croatian soldiers will not go to the military parade in Paris

Croatian President Zoran Milanović has stated that Croatia will not participate in a military parade in Paris, despite Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's announcement to the contrary. Milanović criticized France for not attending last year's military parade in Zagreb, citing their sale of Rafale fighter jets to Serbia. He emphasized that as the Supreme Commander of the Croatian Armed Forces, he has the authority to decide such matters, rejecting claims that Defense Minister Ivan Anušić would have final say. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between the president and the prime minister, who belong to different political factions. Milanović accused France of ignoring Croatia's interests and expressed frustration over the lack of explanation for their absence at last year's event.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation through the perspective of President Milanović, emphasizing his authority and criticizing France's actions while highlighting the political conflict with the prime minister. The tone supports Milanović's position and portrays the prime minister's stance as dismissive

Why these scores (Factual 83 · Objective 65): Accurate in reporting the core dispute but contains some subjective phrasing such as 'ignorišu' which implies France is ignoring Croatia. The article also has a more confrontational tone towards France and uses emotive language, reducing overall objectivity.

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