Sanja Bježančević Announced as SDP Candidate in Croatia

Learner News | 01/03/2025

Today’s edition of Croatian Learner News takes a look at Sanja Bježančević’s campaign strategies and the influential figures backing her bid to address key regional challenges. Discover who stands beside her and what they aim to achieve.

Sanja Bježančević Announced as SDP Candidate in Croatia

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Sanja Bježančević iz SDP-a je kandidat1 za izbore u Osijek-Baranji. Fokus njezine kampanje2 su obrazovanje, inicijative3 za mlade, zdravstvo4 , sigurnost5 , ekonomija6 i poljoprivreda. Želi riješiti probleme kao što su nezaposlenost i niske plaće. Podržavaju je Biljana Borzan i Mišel Jakšić, a Sanja je optimistična za budućnost regije.

  1. kandidat (m.)
    Osoba koja se natječe ili je predložena za neki položaj ili nagradu. ↩︎
  2. kampanja (f.)
    Organizirani niz aktivnosti s ciljem postizanja određenog cilja, često vezano uz političke izbore ili reklamiranje. ↩︎
  3. inicijativa (f.)
    Početna akcija poduzeta kako bi se nešto pokrenulo ili ostvarilo. ↩︎
  4. zdravstvo (n.)
    Sustav usluga i organizacija povezanih s očuvanjem i poboljšanjem zdravlja stanovništva. ↩︎
  5. sigurnost (f.)
    Stanje bez prijetnje opasnosti ili gubitka, kada nešto ili netko nije pod rizikom. ↩︎
  6. ekonomija (f.)
    Sustav proizvodnje, distribucije i potrošnje dobara i usluga unutar društva. ↩︎

Translation

Sanja Bježančević from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is a candidate for the elections in Osijek-Baranja. Her campaign focuses on education, youth initiatives, healthcare, security, economy, and agriculture. She aims to address issues such as unemployment and low wages. She has the support of Biljana Borzan and Mišel Jakšić, and Sanja is optimistic about the future of the region.

Text Comprehension

Question: What are the main focus areas of Sanja Bježančević’s campaign?

The main focus areas are education, youth initiatives, healthcare, security, economy, and agriculture.

Question: Who supports Sanja Bježančević in her campaign?

She is supported by Biljana Borzan and Mišel Jakšić.

Vocabulary

CroatianEnglish
kandidat (m.)candidate
kampanja (f.)campaign
inicijativa (f.)initiative
zdravstvo (n.)healthcare
sigurnost (f.)security
ekonomija (f.)economy

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Bježančević outlined her campaign’s central pillars, focusing on key areas such as education, youth initiatives, healthcare, security, and economic development through agriculture and entrepreneurship. These have been identified as critical sectors for improvement, aiming to address the current economic and demographic challenges in the region. She emphasised that Osijek-Baranja struggles with higher unemployment and lower wages compared to the national average. Additionally, the population has decreased significantly over the past decade.

During her speech, Bježančević highlighted the region’s untapped potential, citing its strategic location and abundant natural resources, including fertile lands and water reserves. She stressed the need to transition from outdated policies to innovative solutions that align with the aspirations of the 21st century. Her vision is focused on putting the needs of the citizens at the forefront, moving away from mere administrative formalities.

Sanja Bježančević Announced as SDP Candidate in Croatia
Sanja Bježančević Announced as SDP Candidate in Croatia

Supporting her candidacy, Biljana Borzan, an SDP vice-president and Member of the European Parliament, called for change in the county, urging voters to support Bježančević to revive the region’s prospects. Similarly, Mišel Jakšić, another party leader, criticised the current administration’s lack of effort in improving local conditions, attributing responsibility to the HDZ’s long-standing dominance in the area.

While rejecting any notion of an electoral “battle” with her likely opponent, HDZ’s Nataša Tramišak, Bježančević stated her campaign would focus on actionable strategies rather than criticising competitors. She also pointed out that she is currently negotiating potential pre-election coalitions to form a united front against the status quo.

This electoral bid comes at a crucial time for the county, with its socio-economic fabric in need of rejuvenation. By offering a fresh perspective and a comprehensive roadmap for growth, Bježančević aims to reshape the future of Osijek-Baranja through meaningful and achievable reforms.

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