Milanović’s Second Inauguration as Croatian President

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1. zakletva (f.)
   Obećanje ili prisega koju osoba daje pred zakonom ili javnošću. ↩︎
2. mandat (m.)
   Razdoblje u kojem osoba obnaša određenu javnu funkciju. ↩︎
3. ceremonija (f.)
   Formalni događaj ili čin sa specifičnim protokolom i pravilima. ↩︎
4. simbolizirati
   Predstavljati ili značiti nešto putem simbola ili znakova. ↩︎
5. otpornost (f.)
   Sposobnost izdržavanja ili prilagođavanja teškim situacijama. ↩︎
6. jačanje (n.)
   Pojačavanje snage, moći ili utjecaja. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: What event took place when Zoran Milanović took his oath?

Question: What did Milanović talk about during his speech?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
zakletva (f.)	oath
mandat (m.)	mandate
ceremonija (f.)	ceremony
simbolizirati	symbolise
otpornost (f.)	resilience
jačanje (n.)	strengthening

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The inauguration ceremony commenced with a military honour guard salute, followed by Milanović taking the oath of office before Constitutional Court judges. In his address, Milanović highlighted themes of national resilience, the importance of self-reliance, and the necessity of building strong community ties. He called for an understanding of the nation’s challenges and the fostering of societal mechanisms capable of weathering both prosperous and difficult times.

Milanović emphasised that “only Croatians” truly care for the country’s future in the face of global challenges, urging citizens to abandon illusions of external salvation during hardships. “Other nations, when faced with the choice, will always act in their own interests,” he stated.

The President’s speech also touched upon the state of key sectors such as education, healthcare, and justice, stressing their relevance to the country’s future. Despite economic growth, Milanović noted the ongoing issue of citizens “living on the edge of dignity”, urging that systemic changes are essential to safeguard social equity and justice.

Turning to international affairs, Milanović advocated for peaceful and diplomatic resolutions in global conflicts, warning against political adventurism. Reinforcing Croatia’s military capabilities was necessary, he said, but must not come at the cost of social and cultural investments.

The speech concluded with a call for unity and mutual support among citizens, particularly in an era defined by rapidly shifting global dynamics. Milanović’s rhetoric suggested an engagement in careful policy planning aligned with Croatia’s national interests within the evolving international landscape.

The inauguration, set against a backdrop of political tensions, signalled a new phase in Croatia’s political sphere, potentially ushering in a collaborative political period if the handshake with Plenković translates into genuine cooperation.

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