Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic

ModernPoliticianCroatia1968 — ?

First female president of Croatia.

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Quick Facts

Born

1968

Country

Croatia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score55.1

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic — Complete Timeline

2015 AD

Elected President of CroatiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Grabar-Kitarovic was elected as the first female President of Croatia, winning the runoff with 50.7% of the vote. She succeeded Ivo Josipovic and focused on economic development, demographic renewal, and strengthening NATO ties.

ElectionFirst Female PresidentNATO

Impact: nationalconstructive

2020 AD

Croatia assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European UnionPolitical Action◆ Major

During Grabar-Kitarovic's presidency, Croatia held the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time. The presidency focused on the EU's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, enlargement, and the Western Balkans.

EU PresidencyCOVID-19Enlargement

Impact: regionalconstructive

Lost presidential election to Zoran MilanovicPolitical Action◆ Major

Grabar-Kitarovic lost the presidential election in the runoff to Zoran Milanovic, receiving 47.3% of the vote. Her defeat was attributed to economic challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Election LossPolitical ShiftCOVID-19

Impact: national