Milanovic: "Božinovic has more moles on his head than Denmark produces in a year.

President Zoran Milanović criticized Defense Minister Davor Božinović during remarks following the commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Višnjan, stating that Božinović has more hair on his head than Denmark produces in a year. The comments were made after Milanović laid a wreath into the sea from a ship of the Croatian Navy and addressed journalists about current political issues. The president was questioned about the campaign launched by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party Možemo!, which highlighted inflation concerns. He responded that he could not comment on their campaign, emphasizing that it was a matter of style and content. "That's a question of style and substance, and everything else is politics' craft," Milanović said, adding that politics is a form of art. He also commented on the demonstration held in Paris on Bastille Day organized by French President Emmanuel Macron, where participation by members of Croatia’s armed forces was banned. This decision had caused friction with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. Milanović expressed his disapproval of the situation, saying it was preparation for a war against Russia. "There is no danger of war from Russia, someone wants this conflict very much," he stated. Milanović described the event in Paris as a private performance where many willingly participated. He noted that Plenković brought in intervention police, whom he respects but clarified they are not part of the Croatian military. "I see desperate attempts from Plenković and from 'super Bože,' the minister and professor of National Defense, Davor Božinović, who really disappointed me," Milanović remarked, expressing disappointment over Božinović's actions. He emphasized that such actions are unacceptable, questioning how individuals ended up in Paris and suggesting someone issued orders within the chain of command. "It's clean. We have an army that is a much bigger combat system, they received orders, that's how it works," he added. Milanović recalled Božinović's past role as head of the Office of the President Stipe Mesić, noting that at the time, the president's authority over the military was interpreted dictatorially. He mentioned how Božinović once visited the SDP, sat on a table, lit a Marlboro cigarette, and claimed Mesić would win elections and that HDZ would be broken. "I knew he was a bit dishonest, but not too much," Milanović said. After becoming aligned with the HDZ, Božinović's stance changed significantly. Milanović referenced a past incident involving the former president's directive to move trucks of asphalt and gravel for a local road project in Slavonia, highlighting the consequences of unauthorized military actions. "That's why Kruljac ended up in investigative detention. Because he executed an order he wasn't supposed to carry out," he explained. Regarding the recent actions taken by Plenković, Božinović, and the chief of defense, Milanović stated that these individuals are engaging in disgraceful behavior. He pointed out that the commander-in-chief cannot respond to them, as they are disgruntled and treating the commander poorly. "They spit on him, Plenković has turned against him," he concluded.