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Between security and populism

23.June 2026 Igor Lasic / DW

Despite criticism, Croatia introduces life imprisonment

The announcement of the introduction of life imprisonment in the Criminal Code of Croatia, presented as a response to individual cases of serious murders, caused criticism from the professional public, who warned that it was a hasty and insufficiently elaborated reform.

Overview of the week

08.May 2026. Philip Schwarm

Is Vučić offering himself as a cooperating witness?

Why did Vučić punish his henchmen like a man? Is he okay? And what that means for students and their list

Construction of the Belgrade Aquarium

12.February 2026. IN THE

How the aquarium is changing the Estuary: Activists are concerned

The publication of new renderings of the future aquarium on the Instagram account of the Mitarh bureau met with criticism for interventions in public green areas. While the authors of the project emphasize the preservation of the openness of the space, opponents warn of long-term consequences for the park.