Landslide Victory Predicted for Croatian President in Reelection Bid

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic is poised for a resounding presidential reelection, with exit polls predicting a 77.86% win against Dragan Primorac's 22.14%. Despite the role's largely ceremonial nature, Milanovic's confrontations with PM Andrej Plenkovic highlight its impact on foreign and security policies.

President Zoran Milanovic of Croatia is expected to achieve a sweeping victory, securing a second term in office, according to exit polls. These polls suggest Milanovic will garner 77.86% of the vote, significantly outperforming his rival Dragan Primorac from the Croatian Democratic Union, who is anticipated to claim 22.14% of the voter support.

Approximately 3.8 million citizens participated in the second round of voting in the NATO and European Union member state. The election commission reported a 34.77% voter turnout by late afternoon. Milanovic expressed gratitude on social media following news of the exit poll results.

Despite the ceremonial nature of the presidency, Milanovic has been a vocal figure, often clashing with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on foreign and domestic policies. His tenure has been marked by strong opinions on national defense and security matters.

(With inputs from agencies.)