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47-500: The shopping center and Arena Zagreb share a series of services such as a joint parking lot, multiplex cinema, wellness center, numerous restaurants, cafes, and stores. The Croatian Government and the Zagreb Assembly held a public tender for the construction of a sports hall in order to host games in the 2009 World Men's Handball Championship , and later for numerous other sporting, cultural, and business events. The arena will host

94-695: A budget, executing the laws and guiding the foreign and internal policies of the republic. The government's official residence is at the Banski dvori in Zagreb . Although the cabinet normally meets at the Banski dvori, occasionally its meetings are held elsewhere in the country. The Government of the Republic of Croatia exercises its executive powers in conformity with the Croatian Constitution and legislation enacted by

141-411: A concept for simple and fluid visitor circulation, a mix of catering facilities and designing in smaller, mutually independent zones that could all be used at the same time. Getting the acoustics right was important too. The steel roof structure had sufficient bearing capacity to enable the suspension of additional stage equipment. The roof structure is close to the structure of a suspension bridge , which

188-545: A semi-translucent polycarbonate envelope that allows for various light effects. It's one of the landmarks of Zagreb already, along with the cathedral. Developing spatial and functional characteristics to enable maximum flexibility of the venue was vital during the schematic design stage. The telescopic system of 4,550 seats was a critical element in allowing different configurations and quick turnaround between events. The singular vision also led to provision of spacious facilities for athletes, other performers and event managers,

235-524: A simple majority vote; a two-thirds majority vote is required for decisions about changes to the Croatian Constitution, uniting with other states or transferring any part of Croatian sovereignty to supranational organisations , changes to Croatian borders, dissolution of the parliament, or calling a referendum . The inner or core cabinet (the prime minister and the PM's deputies) monitors and discusses

282-410: A unique design for Arena Zagreb. The construction of the sports hall finally started on 20 July 2007, and was completed as planned on 15 December 2008. The arena also hosted the 2018 European Men's Handball Championship with Split , Varaždin and Poreč . Resembling a giant rib cage around the building, 86 large pre-stressed, pre-fabricated concrete curved columns form the main façade, connected by

329-446: Is an uncommon approach (in arena design) anywhere in the world. The roof’s bearing structure is only 45 cm high, over a span of 110 m, because it is suspended from the upper side of the roof outside and can not be seen from the interior. This solution was made feasible by contemporary cable production technology – the span is suspended on cables that have a diameter of just 66 mm. Each cable can carry 400 tons. The capacity of

376-483: Is not necessarily mandated by the constitution. This government position is often a job that is held simultaneously with another ministry, and is usually given to one of the most senior or experienced ministers of the cabinet. The holder of this office may also be deputy leader of the governing party, or perhaps the leader of the junior party of a coalition government . Little scholarly attention has focused on deputy prime ministers, as they are sometimes less involved in

423-566: Is the main executive branch of government in Croatia . It is led by the president of the Government ( predsjednik Vlade ), informally abbreviated to premier ( premijer ) or prime minister . The prime minister is nominated by the president of the Republic from among those candidates who enjoy majority support in the Croatian Parliament ( Sabor ); the candidate is then chosen by

470-665: The Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 and the subsequent Croatian–Hungarian Settlement of 1868, the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia was established, along with the Government of the Land, officially the Royal Croatian-Slavonian-Dalmatian Government of the Land ( Croatian : Zemaljska vlada or Kraljevska hrvatsko-slavonsko-dalmatinska zemaljska vlada ) headed by a crown-appointed ban. The establishment

517-616: The Banovina of Croatia was established and a head of the Banovina of Croatia (Ban) was appointed by the crown, but no effective government was formed before World War II . In 1943, the ZAVNOH established an executive board to act as a new government. Communist Croatia , while a part of Communist Yugoslavia , had a separate government (from 1953 to 1990 known as the Executive Council, appointed by

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564-509: The Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development that strives to fund the reconstruction and development of the economy of Croatia . Local ( city / municipality ) and regional ( county ) governments are separate from the central government; the latter maintains a State Administration Office in each county, under the Ministry of Public Administration. This is a responsible government to

611-604: The Croatian Parliament ( Sabor ), but by Hungarian-Croatian government in Budapest. In the Kingdom of Yugoslavia , the Cvetković–Maček Agreement was made in 1939; it established the Banovina of Croatia and Ivan Šubašić was appointed as ban to head the Croatian government (Ban's Government, Croatian : Banska vlast ). Still, an effective government was not formed before the onset of World War II . In June 1943,

658-549: The Croatian War of Independence 's peak). The term "government" in Croatia ( Vlada ) primarily refers to the executive branch , as used by the government itself, the press and colloquially, as that branch of the government ( vlast ) is responsible for day-to-day governance of the nation ( uprava ); this sense is intended when it is said that a political party forms the government. Recent referendums The government,

705-590: The Croatian–Hungarian Settlement of 1868, the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia and the Government of the Land or officially the Royal Croatian-Slavonian-Dalmatian Government of the Land ( Zemaljska vlada or Kraljevska hrvatsko-slavonsko-dalmatinska zemaljska vlada )—headed by a crown-appointed ban —were established. This government existed until the Austria-Hungary breakup and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes ' creation in 1918. In 1939,

752-641: The National Anti-Fascist Council of the People's Liberation of Croatia ( ZAVNOH ) established an 11-member executive board to act as the new government of Croatia. The first People's Government of the Federal State of Croatia (led by Vladimir Bakarić ) was founded at the extraordinary session of the Presidency of the National Anti-Fascist Council of the People's Liberation of Croatia ( ZAVNOH ), which

799-620: The President of Croatia . That government was formed by the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), as were seven other governments of Croatia. Three governments have been formed by the Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP), and one was a national unity government (representing a wide coalition of political parties) formed during the Croatian War of Independence 's peak, between July 1991 and August 1992, with Franjo Gregurić as

846-451: The budget and gives financial reports, implements Acts and other decisions of the parliament, enacts any regulations required to implement the Acts, defines foreign and internal policies, directs and oversees the operation of state administration, promotes the economic development of the country, directs the activities and development of public services and performs other activities conforming to

893-463: The prime minister of Canada , a nonpolitical civil servant position. In Austria and Germany , the officeholder is known as vice-chancellor. A deputy prime minister traditionally serves as acting prime minister when the prime minister is temporarily absent or incapable of exercising power. The deputy prime minister is often asked to succeed to the prime minister's office following the prime minister's sudden death or unexpected resignation, but that

940-585: The Croatian Parliament, the Sabor ( Croatian : Hrvatski sabor ). Its structure, operational procedures and decision-making processes are defined by the Government of the Republic of Croatia Act (2011 with 2014 and 2016 amendments) and the Government Rules of Procedure (2015 with 2015 amendments). The Constitution mandates that the government proposes legislation and other documents to the parliament, proposes

987-433: The Croatian Parliament, which may recall it as a whole or in part by an absolute majority vote (majority of all MPs) following a request for a confidence vote by one fifth of the parliament members or by the prime minister. The prime minister and other members are jointly responsible for decisions passed by their government and individually responsible for their respective portfolios (areas of responsibility). The President of

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1034-627: The Legislation Office, the Office for Human Rights and the Rights of National Minorities and Public Relations Service—that are required by the Government Act of 2011, as well as committees to decide administrative matters. Various branches of government may establish joint services. There are further entities established by the government as companies designed to support the aims of the Government, such as

1081-499: The Parliament. There are 20 other government members, serving as deputy prime ministers , government ministers or both; they are chosen by the prime minister and confirmed by the Parliament. The Government of the Republic of Croatia exercises its executive powers in conformity with the Croatian Constitution and legislation enacted by the Croatian Parliament. The current government is led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković . Following

1128-427: The Republic appoints the prime minister, who must then secure a vote of confidence from the Croatian Parliament (majority of all MPs); the appointment is therefore counter-signed by the speaker of the parliament to signify this. The prime minister appoints members approved by the Croatian Parliament (again signified via a counter-signature by the speaker of the parliament). The rules of procedure and regulations enacted by

1175-467: The Sabor) with limited powers (excluding defence and foreign relations; this was similar to all the previous governmental forms). Following the first multi-party elections and the adoption of the present Constitution of Croatia in 1990, the present governmental form was adopted and Stjepan Mesić became the first person to lead a non-communist government (under Government of Yugoslavia ), while Josip Manolić

1222-627: The World Men's Handball Championship again in 2025 with the country, Denmark and Norway. They selected the consortium composed of property developers TriGránit (from Hungary ) and Ingra (from Croatia). The TriGránit/Ingra offer was initially approved on 25 April 2007, but the signing of the final contract was delayed because of Mayor Milan Bandić expressing discontent with the conditions. The Consortium engaged studio UPI-2M from Zagreb as well as studio Decathlon from Athens as an international consultant, specially for this project to create and produce

1269-624: The analogous office of deputy premier. In the devolved administrations of the United Kingdom , an analogous position is that of the deputy First Minister , albeit the position in Northern Ireland has equivalent powers to the First Minister differing only in the titles of the offices. In Canada, the position of deputy prime minister should not be confused with the Canadian deputy minister of

1316-466: The deputies form an inner cabinet, tasked with coordinating and supervising the work of government ministers on behalf of the PM; the inner cabinet also prepares materials for meetings of the full government cabinet (consisting of the inner cabinet and the remaining 16 ministers). The first deputy prime minister also discharges the duties of the prime minister when the latter is incapacitated or absent. State secretaries ( Croatian : državni tajnici ) are

1363-423: The deputies of the prime ministers or vice-premiers . One or two of these deputy prime ministers may hold the title of a first deputy prime minister . Russian federal law indicates that in accordance with the order established in advance, one of the deputy prime ministers may temporarily substitute for the prime minister in their absence. Customarily, however, it is to one of the "first" Deputy prime ministers that

1410-531: The economic and social development of the country. The government manages state property of the Republic of Croatia unless special legislation provides otherwise. It may appoint special committees to manage the property on its behalf; this process is implemented through appointed members of supervisory boards and managing boards of companies partially or wholly owned by the Republic of Croatia. The government also determines these appointees' salaries. It maintains specialized bodies, agencies and offices—including

1457-495: The government must be published in Narodne novine —the official gazette of Croatia—to bind. Government meetings are typically public. It may close any part of its sessions (or entire sessions) to the public. The prime minister may authorise any deputy to represent the PM and otherwise take over any particular task assigned to the PM. The quorum for government sessions is a majority of government members. Most decisions are reached by

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1504-441: The government was the Executive Council of the Sabor ( Croatian : Izvršno vijeće Sabora ). Following the parliamentary elections and the adoption of the present Constitution of Croatia in 1990, the present form of government was begun. On 30 May 1990, Stjepan Mesić became the first person to hold the title of Prime Minister of Croatia, and Franjo Gregurić was the first prime minister of an independent Croatia , as he held

1551-681: The hall is 16,500 seats and 22,400 for concerts. Arena Zagreb won the Structural Design of the Year award at the 2009 World Architecture Festival , and Grand spectacle award at Global BBR 2010. [REDACTED] Media related to Arena Zagreb at Wikimedia Commons Croatian Government The Government of Croatia ( Croatian : Vlada Hrvatske ), formally the Government of the Republic of Croatia ( Vlada Republike Hrvatske ), commonly abbreviated to Croatian Government ( hrvatska Vlada ),

1598-495: The highest officials below each minister. There are one or more State secretaries in the ministries. Each State secretary is appointed by the government for the term of the minister, and is responsible to the minister. They act as deputy ministers and attend meetings only exceptionally. State secretaries are also heads of the Central State Offices (see below). The executive branch is responsible for proposing legislation and

1645-467: The main executive power of the Croatian state, is headed by the prime minister (PM). The PM currently has four deputies (elected by the Croatian Parliament ), who also serve as government ministers; there are 16 other ministers , who are appointed by the prime minister with the approval of the Sabor (by absolute majority vote). The government ministers are each in charge of a particular sector of activity such as Foreign Affairs . The prime minister and all

1692-434: The office on 8 October 1991 when the declaration of independence came into effect. Since 30 May 1990 (the first multi-party parliamentary election held following the 45-year Communist rule), the Republic of Croatia has had a total of fourteen governments headed by twelve different prime ministers. The prime minister in the first government after the first multi-party election was Stjepan Mesić, who would later go on to become

1739-495: The operation of the government, and may hold preliminary discussions on any matter performed by the government. The core cabinet may act as the government in emergencies when the government is unable to meet. Its decisions must be verified at the next government session to remain in force. The Government Secretary coordinates agencies, offices and other services subordinated to the government. Source: Short-lived Croatian Royal Council (1767–79), appointed by queen Maria Theresa ,

1786-500: The political power plays of government and more focus on the work at hand. A 2009 study in Political Science identified nine 'qualities' of deputy prime ministership: temperament; relationships with their Cabinet and caucus; relationships with their party; popularity with the public; media skills; achievements as deputy prime minister; relationship with the prime minister; leadership ambition; and method of succession. By contrast,

1833-528: The prime minister in the case they are incapacitated, but also acts as the link between the government and their political party. In short, in Belgium, a Deputy prime minister is the voice of their political party in the federal government, and they are the voice of the government in their political party. The prime minister and the deputy prime ministers form what is called the "inner cabinet" ( kernkabinet ; conseil des ministres restreint or kern ), an instance where

1880-452: The prime minister. Deputy prime minister A deputy prime minister or vice prime minister is, in some countries, a government minister who can take the position of acting prime minister when the prime minister is temporarily absent. The position is often likened to that of a vice president , as both positions are "number two" offices, but there are some differences. The states of Australia and provinces of Canada each have

1927-470: The prime-ministerial duties may be delegated. At the same time, in the case of prime minister's resignation, the law allows the President of Russia to choose any of the current vice-premiers to serve as an acting prime minister until the confirmation of the new government. There is also the special case of Belgium : in the Federal Government of Belgium , a deputy prime minister not only replaces

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1974-604: The provisions of the Constitution and applicable legislation. The government also passes regulations and administrative acts and orders appointments and removals of appointed officials and civil servants within the scope of its powers. It makes rulings in cases of conflicts of jurisdiction between governmental institutions, responds to questions asked parliamentary majority and opposition representatives, prepares proposals of new legislation and other regulations, gives opinions on legislation and other regulations and adopts strategies for

2021-471: The structure of the Government of Russia and Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine provides for several deputy prime ministers or vice prime ministers. In the case of the Russian government , the prime minister is responsible for defining the scope of the duties for each of their deputies, who also may head a specific ministry: e.g. the former Minister of Finance of Russia, Alexey Kudrin , also serves as one of

2068-798: Was a central authority administering economic, political and military matters in Kingdom of Croatia . Ban 's Council ( Croatian : Bansko vijeće ) of 1848–1850 was the first executive council established in Croatia. It acted as an administrative body governing Croatia (and Slavonia) within the Austrian Empire as a government, later to be replaced by the Ban 's Government (1850–1854), Royal Lieutenancy for Croatia and Slavonia (1854–1861), and Royal Lieutenancy Council (1861–1868) in Zagreb (with Royal Croatian-Slavonian-Dalmatian Chancellery in Vienna, 1862–1868). Following

2115-489: Was carried out during the administration of Ban Levin Rauch . This government form continued until the breakup of Austria-Hungary and creation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in 1918. In total, 15 Bans acted as heads of the government in this period. The Royal Croatian-Slavonian-Dalmatian Government was not a parliamentary government , as its cabinet ministers and its head ( Ban ) were not appointed or confirmed by

2162-545: Was held on April 14, 1945, in Split . People's Republic of Croatia , from 1963 Socialist Republic of Croatia , a part of Yugoslavia , maintained its own government (of limited powers, excluding defence and foreign relations). The government was appointed by and responsible to the Sabor . During the Communist era, there were 14 governments of Croatia. From 1953 to 1990 the official name of

2209-412: Was the first prime minister of an independent Croatia . Since Communist rule's end , the Republic of Croatia has had fourteen governments headed by twelve different prime ministers. Nine governments have been formed by the Croatian Democratic Union , three by the Social Democratic Party of Croatia , one was headed by a non-partisan prime minister and one was a national unity government (formed during

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