This is the life story of a young HDZ shepherd from whom the state bought tons of fake COVID tests.

Marijana Puljak, a member of the Centar party and a member of parliament, has called on all intelligent minds to gather together and find a model that would prevent the HDZ from returning to power for the fourth time. In an interview with Nova Tv’s Nine Kljenak, she addressed key issues such as inflation, tourism, and parliamentary elections, highlighting systemic problems within the government. Puljak pointed out that the main cause of inflation in Croatia is excessive public spending. She criticized the government for maintaining at least 10,000 unnecessary administrative positions, many of which pay around 50,000 euros annually. This results in approximately 500 million euros being spent each year, much of it wasted. She claimed that every citizen knows at least five HDZ supporters who are employed in fabricated roles, including replacements for officials and advisors. She noted that the number of advisors in the entire system has doubled, with some positions created specifically to fill the ranks of the ruling party's military wing. She emphasized that these fake jobs are used to maintain political control rather than serve real public needs. “This is not an attack on the public sector, but a defense against partisan occupation,” she stated. Puljak argued that the issue does not affect essential workers like doctors, police officers, or teachers, who are victims of this flawed management model. She stressed that the goal is to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic posts, calling for a “scraping brush” to remove the HDZ’s loyalists. Puljak highlighted that there is currently no official registry of employees in the public sector and that her party plans to provide citizens with data on employment through various tools. She warned that continuing this practice leads to poor services, high prices, and loss of trust among citizens. “After years of corruption and partisan favoritism, we have reached a point where citizens are becoming aware of their problems,” she added. “The healthcare system lacks doctors, and we know how hospital directors are appointed. After years of patronage, good doctors leave because they can’t bear it. This is the collapse of society.” She also commented on the tourism season in Croatia, noting that it is the country’s most important economic branch but highly sensitive to external influences. She observed that due to the lack of other industries, people have been forced into informal work. In Split, even the smallest rooms are occupied. While the government announces additional charges for small businesses and rental providers, Puljak criticized the lack of selection process, pointing out that the burden falls on those who rely on these activities for income. Puljak accused Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and the HDZ of acting like “drunken billionaires,” spending money wherever they want, hiring wherever they choose, and ultimately making all citizens suffer. She criticized the lack of long-term strategy in pricing, stating that market forces determine prices, and the results of the season will show whether people have faced high costs. In conclusion, Puljak urged all those who wish to stop the HDZ from gaining power again to come together and develop a model that prevents this outcome. Her call for unity reflects growing frustration with the current political structure and its impact on everyday life.