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Zagreb Bans Hate Symbols Amid Controversial Vote

11/12/2025

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The Zagreb City Assembly voted to ban hatred-promoting symbols and slogans in city-owned spaces.
The measure includes the WWII-era slogan "For the homeland, ready" linked to the Ustasha regime.
Tomislav Tomaševic, Zagreb's mayor, said the measure aims to prevent incidents like Marko Perkovic Thompson’s concert.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic argued the Assembly lacks legal authority.
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SDP coalition supports the measure, citing anti-fascist principles in Croatia's Constitution.

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The Zagreb City Assembly voted to ban hatred-promoting symbols and slogans in city-owned spaces.
The measure includes the WWII-era slogan "For the homeland, ready" linked to the Ustasha regime.
Tomislav Tomaševic, Zagreb's mayor, said the measure aims to prevent incidents like Marko Perkovic Thompson’s concert.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic argued the Assembly lacks legal authority.
The Možemo!
SDP coalition supports the measure, citing anti-fascist principles in Croatia's Constitution.