This analysis by CESI explores women's representation in Croatian electoral processes since the 2007 parliamentary elections, emphasizing the promotion of women's political power. It assesses adherence to the 40% "female quota" across electoral units, parties, and coalitions, exa
25.32%
Women on HDZ candidate lists (2020)
40%
Legal gender quota
HRK 50,000 per electoral unit
Fine for non-compliance
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CESI – Center for Education, Counselling and Research — website
Power domain
Political Power
Methods / tools
Awareness-raising, Monitoring
Keywords
quotas, gender parity, parliament, political power
Context
This CESI analysis examines women's representation in Croatian parliamentary elections since 2007, assessing compliance with the 40% legal gender quota across electoral units, parties and coalitions, including candidate-list placement and the 'zip system'.
Results
Most lists met the 40% quota, but the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) nominated only 25.32% women and met the quota in no electoral unit; under the Gender Equality Law non-compliance carries a fine of HRK 50,000 per unit. The Zelena levica - Platforma Mozemo! coalition ensured balanced representation.
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