Fact check: Kad je Zoran Milanovic bio premijer pricao je da izbore za predsjednika treba ukinuti i da predsjednika treba imenovati saborska vecina

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, the claim that Zoran Milanović advocated for abolishing presidential elections and having the president appointed by parliamentary majority cannot be fully verified. While one source suggests that Milanović did previously speak about abolishing direct presidential elections ^[1], none of the sources definitively confirm the complete claim, particularly the part about parliamentary majority appointments.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses provide important additional context about:

• Milanović's recent re-election and his political dynamics with Plenković ^[2]
• The broader historical context of Croatian presidential elections ^[3]
• Milanović's comprehensive political career and trajectory ^{[4] [5]}
• His current election campaign strategies ^[6]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several aspects need to be considered:

• Timing and Context: The statement appears to mix different periods of Milanović's political career without providing specific dates or contexts when such statements might have been made.
• Partial Truth vs. Complete Claim: While there is some indication that Milanović discussed abolishing direct presidential elections ^[1], the specific claim about parliamentary majority appointments is not supported by any of the sources.
• Political Motivations: The timing and nature of this claim could be politically motivated, as it:
• Could be used to portray Milanović as inconsistent in his political positions
• Might be aimed at undermining his current presidential role
• Could be part of the ongoing political dynamics between different political factions in Croatia ^[2]

The lack of specific evidence in multiple comprehensive sources ^{[4] [5]} that discuss Milanović's career in detail suggests that either the statement might be inaccurate or requires additional context and verification.