CroatiaThe article reports that the ruling Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Croatia has seen its approval rating drop to 18.8%, the lowest since February 2024. This follows a period of internal division within the party before the leadership change under Siniša Hajdaš Dončić, who took over in autumn 2024. The article suggests that the campaign titled 'Stopama Plenkovićeve inflacije' (Steps of Plenković's Inflation) was a failure, as evidenced by the decline in support. It contrasts this with a hypothetical alternative campaign, 'Titovim stazama revolucije' (Along Titov's Path of Revolution), which might have been more effective. Despite the campaign focusing on inflation, a topic citizens experience daily, the results indicate a lack of public engagement. The article notes that the survey by Crobarometar was conducted between July 1 and 21, while the two-month campaign ended on July 20. The SDP had previously risen to 25.7% support after the influence of President Zoran Milanović and Hajdaš Dončić’s leadership but now faces a downward trend.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced assessment of the SDP's performance, noting both the rise in support under new leadership and the subsequent decline. While it criticizes the effectiveness of the current campaign, it does not overtly favor any particular political faction. The tone remains objective,
