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Ćorić: Increasing the productivity of the economy is a key issue in the next ten years
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter9/7/2026

Ćorić: Increasing the productivity of the economy is a key issue in the next ten years

Ministar financija Tomislav Ćorić naglasio je na konferenciji da je povećanje produktivnosti ključno za razvoj hrvatske ekonomije u idućih deset godina. Navela je da su trenutni pokazatelji ukazivali na nižu inflaciju i veći ekonomski rast nego što je bio očekivan, što bi stvorilo dobre temelje za budućnost. Ćorić je upozoren da ako se produktivnost ne poveća, fiksni dio državnog proračuna će porasti, što bi uzrokovalo konflikte između različitih interesnih skupina. Predstavnici poduzetničke zajednice i državne vlade su razgovarali o potrebi za unapređenjem komunikacije i usmjeravanjem napora na produktivnost. Predsjednica uprave Podravke Martina Dalić istakla je da su efekti rasta plaća iz prošlog razdoblja iscrpljeni, a postoje znakovi nepravilnog rasporeda pažnje u poreznoj upravi. Emil Tedeschi iz Atlantic Grupe naveo je da postoje dvije Hrvatske – jedna koja plaća porez, a druga koja ga ne plaća, te da je potrebno promocija pravednosti i zaposlenosti. Većinski dioničar Bosqar Investa Stjepan Orešković upozorio je da je EU 2009. godine imala nisku razinu BDP-a u odnosu na SAD, a automobilski sektor žali se na konkurenciju iz Kine, gdje su konkurrenti više ulažu u razvoj i tehnč

Croatia's economy faces a critical decade ahead, according to Tomislav Ćorić, deputy prime minister and finance minister, who emphasized the need for a singular focus on productivity over the next ten years. Speaking at the conference "Croatia We Need, Productivity as a Prerequisite for Growth," Ćorić highlighted that all economic actors and policymakers should be fully engaged with the issue of productivity during this period. He noted that current year-end indicators suggest inflation will be significantly lower than previously predicted 4.9 percent, economic growth will exceed two percent, and these figures will create a solid foundation for the coming year. Ćorić pointed out that Croatia has achieved very good economic results from 2016 to 2026, alongside Poland, Cyprus, and Malta, achieving the highest cumulative growth among EU members. This success provides a strong base for further expansion and opportunities to increase productivity in the real sector and optimize processes within the public administration. He reminded attendees that 84 percent of this year’s state budget is fixed, while the average in EU member states ranges from 75 to 78 percent. If Croatia does not achieve significant economic productivity growth in a certain period, the fixed portion of the budget will rise further, leading to situations where each right of one interest group must be financed by reducing the rights of another. Continued dialogue between the business community and the Croatian government is key to resolving this challenge, Ćorić stated. Given the current stable situation and stable prospects for the coming year, he urged Croatian entrepreneurs to open all communication channels to ensure necessary actions are taken to advance the country's productivity, noting that alternatives are not favorable. Martina Dalić, president of the management board of Podravka, mentioned that this year has shown that the effects of wage growth from previous periods have largely been exhausted, and uncertainty is high due to two major wars in the surrounding area. She stressed that fairness in the tax system and equal treatment of all groups paying taxes are prerequisites. She warned that signs indicate the attention of the tax authorities is not evenly distributed, and more efficient tax collection could lead to higher revenues for the state and a greater sense of justice among society. Dalić added that increasing productivity is a two-way process where both the private and public sectors must contribute, including improving the efficiency of public administration beyond just tax policy. Emil Tedeschi, president of the management board of Atlantic Group, assessed that Croatian companies have room for growth but warned that there are two Croatias, one that pays taxes and another that does not. He stated that patriotism is not simply about singing the national anthem louder, but about who pays more taxes and who hires more people and pays them fairly. Stjepan Orešković, majority shareholder of Bosqar Invest, warned that the EU was at 113 percent of the American GDP in 2009 and was an economic superpower. He noted that the European automotive industry struggles with competition from China, having paid out profits massively in recent years, raised prices in categories where they had large profit margins, and invested nothing in technology, research, and development, unlike their competitors. Marko Pipunić, president of the management board of Žito Group, considered the use of new technologies such as robotics and digitization as some of the prerequisites for increasing productivity. However, he emphasized that the social component should not be neglected. Robots can replace many people, making it easy to replace workers, but they have families and need jobs. It is easiest to replace people and send them home, but the role of employers and managers is not only to create new value but also to find jobs for those displaced by technology.

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N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentCenterFactual 95Objective 909/7/2026
Ćorić: Increasing the productivity of the economy is a key issue in the next ten years

Ministar financija Tomislav Ćorić na konferenciji naglasio je da je povećanje produktivnosti ključno za razvoj hrvatske ekonomije u idućih deset godina. Uočio je da su dosadašnji ekonomski rezultati, posebno u usporedbi s Poljskom, Ciprom i Maltem, stvorili dobru bazu za dalji rast. Istaknuo je potrebu za optimizacijom procesa u državnoj administraciji i ističe da je fiksni dio državnog proračuna veći nego u europskim članicama, što može dovesti do konflikta među interesnim skupinama ako se produktivnost ne poveća. Predsjednica uprave Podravke Martina Dalić podsjetila je da su efekti rasta plaća iz prošlog razdoblja iscrpljeni, a da postoji neizvjesnost zbog dva rata u okruženju. Ocjenu da je pravednost poreznog sustava važna, a da postoje znakovi nejednakosti u naplaćivanju poreza. Emil Tedeschi, predsjednik uprave Atlantic Grupe, istaknuo je da postoje dvije Hrvatske – jedna koja plaća porez, a druga koja ne, i da je potrebno bolje porezno ponašanje.

Bias read (Center): Čak i ako se pretpostavi da je članak slijedio lijevu ili desnu liniju, njegov ton i izbor riječi nisu jasno naglašavali stranu. Sadržaj se fokusira na ekonomsku politiku i analizu, bez jasno izražene strane. Uključujući i stavove raznih strana (npr. predsjednica uprave Podravke), članak ostaje blag

Why factuality (95): The article accurately reports Minister Ćorić's statements about focusing on productivity over the next decade, citing his remarks at the conference. It includes specific economic projections such as inflation being lower than expected and growth exceeding 2%, which align with the cross-source conse

Why objectivity (90): The article presents Ćorić's views in a neutral manner, using direct quotes and avoiding overtly biased language. However, phrases like 'dobra baza' (good base) may slightly imply approval of current policies, though this is minimal and does not strongly influence the overall neutrality.

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija) logoHRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenterFactual 92Objective 859/7/2026
Ćorić: Increasing the productivity of the economy is a key issue in the next ten years

Ministar financija Tomislav Ćorić naglasio je na konferenciji da je povećanje produktivnosti ključno za razvoj hrvatske ekonomije u idućih deset godina. Navela je da su trenutni pokazatelji ukazivali na nižu inflaciju i veći ekonomski rast nego što je bio očekivan, što bi stvorilo dobre temelje za budućnost. Ćorić je upozoren da ako se produktivnost ne poveća, fiksni dio državnog proračuna će porasti, što bi uzrokovalo konflikte između različitih interesnih skupina. Predstavnici poduzetničke zajednice i državne vlade su razgovarali o potrebi za unapređenjem komunikacije i usmjeravanjem napora na produktivnost. Predsjednica uprave Podravke Martina Dalić istakla je da su efekti rasta plaća iz prošlog razdoblja iscrpljeni, a postoje znakovi nepravilnog rasporeda pažnje u poreznoj upravi. Emil Tedeschi iz Atlantic Grupe naveo je da postoje dvije Hrvatske – jedna koja plaća porez, a druga koja ga ne plaća, te da je potrebno promocija pravednosti i zaposlenosti. Većinski dioničar Bosqar Investa Stjepan Orešković upozorio je da je EU 2009. godine imala nisku razinu BDP-a u odnosu na SAD, a automobilski sektor žali se na konkurenciju iz Kine, gdje su konkurrenti više ulažu u razvoj i tehnč

Bias read (Center): The article presents a discussion on economic productivity and its importance for Croatia's future, featuring statements from government officials and business representatives. While there is a focus on government policies and economic challenges, the tone remains objective, presenting multiple stak

Why factuality (92): This report closely mirrors the content of the first article, including Ćorić's focus on productivity, economic forecasts, and the fixed portion of the state budget. It adds some context from the discussion with Podravka's CEO but remains largely aligned with the cross-source consensus. A minor erro

Why objectivity (85): The tone is mostly neutral, presenting Ćorić's statements directly. However, the inclusion of a quote from Podravka's CEO introduces a slight bias by highlighting concerns about wage growth effects, which might subtly frame the issue as more problematic than Ćorić's optimistic outlook suggests.

Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 929/7/2026
UŽIVO Ćorić: Croatia will have economic growth of 2 percent, and inflation will be lower than projections from the beginning of the year

The article reports on a conference titled 'Hrvatska kakvu trebamo' organized by Večernji list in Kneževim Vinogradima, focusing on economic challenges and opportunities for Croatia. The event brings together business representatives, institutions, and decision-makers to discuss productivity, competitiveness, and the impact of geopolitical changes on the economy. Minister of Finance Tomislav Ćorić presents projections indicating Croatia will achieve a 2% GDP growth with inflation below initial forecasts. The tone emphasizes optimism about economic stability and growth despite global uncertainties.

Bias read (Center): The article presents economic projections and discussions without overtly favoring any political ideology. While it highlights positive economic indicators, it does not take a clear partisan stance. The framing remains balanced, focusing on expert opinions and institutional assessments rather than a

Why factuality (90): The article provides an overview of the conference and mentions Ćorić's emphasis on productivity, along with the projected economic growth and inflation rates. While it lacks detailed quotes from Ćorić, it aligns with the broader narrative found in other sources. Some details about the event structu

Why objectivity (92): The article maintains a highly objective tone, focusing on describing the event and its participants rather than taking a stance on the issues discussed. It avoids any evaluative language or opinionated commentary, making it very balanced in its approach.

tportal logotportalIndependentCenterFactual 88Objective 889/7/2026
Tedeschi: Patriotism is not a hand on the heart but paying taxes and paying people with honor

Ministar financija Tomislav Ćorić na konferenciji 'Hrvatska kakvu trebamo - produktivnost kao preduvjet rasta' naglasio je da će iduće deset godina biti usmjereni na povećanje produktivnosti kao ključ za ekonomski rast. Navela je da su Hrvatska i Poljska, Cipar i Malta ostvarile najveći kumulativni rast od 2016. do 2026., što stvara dobru bazu za daljnji rast. Ćorić je upozoren da ako se ne postigne značajno povećanje produktivnosti, fiksni dio državnog proračuna će porasti, što može dovesti do konflikta između interesnih skupina. Predsjednica uprave Podravke Martina Dalić ističe da su efekti rasta plaća iz prethodnog razdoblja iscrpljeni, a neizvjesnost je visoka zbog dva rata u okruženju. Osim toga, Dalić je naglasila važnost pravednosti poreznog sustava i doprinosa državnog sektora u povećanju produktivnosti. Emil Tedeschi, predsjednik uprave Atlantic Grupe, ocijenio je da Hrvatska ima prostor za rast, ali upozorio da postoje dvije Hrvatske – jedna koja plaća porez, a druga koja ne.

Bias read (Center): Artikl donosi analizu ekonomskih ciljeva i strategija, bez jasne strane slante. Uspoređuje različite aspekte ekonomskog rasta i produktivnosti, a ne preferira ni jednu stranu. Naglašava potrebu za dijalog između poduzetnika i vlade, kao i važnost pravednosti poreznog sustava, što ukazuje na neutraln

Why factuality (88): The article accurately conveys Ćorić's focus on productivity and includes the economic projections mentioned elsewhere. However, it omits some contextual details present in other reports, such as the comparison with other European countries and the specific call for dialogue between entrepreneurs an

Why objectivity (88): The article remains neutral in tone, quoting Ćorić directly and presenting his arguments without apparent bias. However, the inclusion of a statement from Emil Tedeschi about patriotism introduces a different perspective, which could slightly shift the balance toward a more nuanced view of the topic

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