Croatian President Zoran Milanović spent just over €445,000 on his successful re-election campaign, while his opponent, Dragan Primorac, spent nearly €1.25 million—more than two and a half times as much.

Both candidates submitted their final financial reports to the State Electoral Commission (DIP) before the legal deadline on February 11.

Primorac Came Close to the Spending Limit

Primorac's campaign costs were just €25,368 below the legal limit. In the end, his campaign had a tiny surplus of 52 cents, with €1,248,770.01 in funding and €1,248,769.49 in expenses.

Milanović, who won the election, finished with a €832 surplus, receiving €446,270 in funds and spending €445,438.

Who Funded Their Campaigns?

• Milanović’s campaign was mostly funded by €430,000 from the parties backing him, including SDP, NPS, HSS, DOiSIP, Reformists, SU, BUZ, Glas, and MDS. He also received €16,000 from 21 private donors.
• Primorac’s campaign was supported by HDZ, DP, HSLS, HDS, HNS, HSU, and independent candidates, contributing €857,000. He also received €392,000 from 637 donors.