Croatian National Vision Secures Decisive Victory in HNV Elections, Receives Congratulations from Zagreb

The Croatian National Vision (Hrvatska nacionalna vizija), led by Jasna Vojnić, has emerged as the clear winner of the first direct elections for the Croatian National Council (Hrvatsko nacionalno vijeće – HNV) in Serbia. The electoral list secured at least 16 of the Council's 23 seats, giving it a majority and the mandate to continue leading the umbrella representative body of the Croatian community in Serbia independently.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman congratulated Vojnić on the historic electoral success, underlining the importance of protecting the rights and strengthening the position of Croatians in Serbia.

Jasna Vojnić: We Are the Clear Winners of the Election

The Croatian National Vision is the outright winner of the Croatian National Council elections, Jasna Vojnić announced on Sunday evening. Vojnić, who headed the electoral list, is the outgoing HNV president and a member of the Croatian Parliament representing the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ).

“We are the clear winners of the election, with at least 16 seats. This means we do not need a coalition to continue leading the HNV,” Vojnić said during an address at the Bunjevačko Kolo Croatian Cultural Centre in Subotica, surrounded by her closest associates and supporters.

Plenković: The Position of Croatians in Serbia Is of Great Importance

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković congratulated Jasna Vojnić on her electoral victory, emphasising the significance of the first direct elections for the highest representative body of the Croatian community in Serbia.

“My sincere congratulations to Member of Parliament Jasna Vojnić on her convincing victory in the first direct elections for the Croatian National Council, the highest representative body of Croatians in the Republic of Serbia,” Plenković wrote on the social media platform X.

He added that continued dialogue and cooperation would remain central to efforts to improve the status and position of the Croatian minority in Serbia and ensure the protection of its rights. He stressed that this issue is of great importance to the Croatian Government.

Grlić Radman: We Are Proud of the Unity of the Croatian People

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman also extended his congratulations. In a message published on Facebook, he noted that the first direct elections for all 23 members of the Croatian National Council gave the result particular significance.

“We are proud of the unity of the Croatian people and remain committed to further strengthening the position and rights of Croatians in Serbia and other neighbouring countries,” Croatia's top diplomat said.

Historic Elections for the Croatian Community in Serbia

For the first time, Croatians in Serbia elected the members of their national council directly, casting their ballots at polling stations, in the same way as most other national minorities in the country.

The Croatian National Council is the umbrella representative institution of the Croatian community in Serbia. Its statutory responsibilities cover education, culture, media and public information, as well as the official use of the Croatian language and script.

The newly elected Council will consist of 23 members serving a four-year term.