Ivo Josipovic

ModernPoliticianCroatia1957 — ?

Croatian president and law professor.

Compare:vs Napoleon vs Julius Caesar

Quick Facts

Born

1957

Country

Croatia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)74

Influence (20%)73

Legacy (20%)57

Leadership (15%)77

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score61.3

Ivo Josipovic — Complete Timeline

2010 AD

Elected President of CroatiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Josipovic was elected as the third President of Croatia, winning the runoff with 60.3% of the vote. He succeeded Stjepan Mesic and focused on EU integration, judicial reform, and reconciliation in the region.

ElectionPresidencyEU Integration

Impact: nationalconstructive

2013 AD

Croatia joined the European UnionPolitical Action

Under Josipovic's presidency, Croatia became the 28th member state of the European Union on July 1, 2013. This marked the culmination of years of negotiations and reforms, significantly impacting Croatia's political and economic trajectory.

EU AccessionIntegrationMilestone

Impact: regionalconstructive

2014 AD

Re-elected President of CroatiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Josipovic was re-elected for a second term, winning the runoff with 50.4% of the vote against Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. His second term focused on economic recovery and foreign policy, though he faced criticism for slow reforms.

Re-electionPresidencyEconomic Reform

Impact: national

2015 AD

Lost presidential election to Kolinda Grabar-KitarovicPolitical Action◆ Major

Josipovic lost the presidential election in the runoff to Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, receiving 49.5% of the vote. His defeat marked a shift in Croatian politics towards the conservative HDZ party.

Election LossPolitical ShiftHDZ

Impact: national