CroatiaThe independent science and higher education union has expressed support for citizens 'Like' who are protesting in Gospić, demanding protection of their health, environment, and right to a safe life. The union encourages both participants and organizers of the protests to join the movement. It criticizes the tendency in Croatia to label civic actions and union activities as politically motivated, while transforming issues into cultural and identity battles between left and right wings. This approach, according to the union, hinders democratic functioning of society and state institutions. Instead of downplaying political harm, the union argues that responsible authorities should mobilize all professional capacities to reduce risks and remove waste, conduct independent analyses of institutional failures, and propose concrete measures to prevent such issues in the future.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the protest movement as a legitimate civic action being suppressed by political labeling, aligning with left-wing values of supporting grassroots movements and criticizing institutional failure. The emphasis on independent analysis and professional capacity suggests a progressive,
