

Croatia
Croatia is a parliamentary republic that regularly holds free elections. Civil and political rights are generally respected, though corruption in the public sector is a serious issue. The Roma and ethnic Serbs face discrimination, as do LGBT+ people. In recent years, concerns about the presence of far-right groups and figures espousing discriminatory values in public life have increased.

Freedom in the World — Croatia Country Report
Croatia is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

Nations in Transit — Croatia Country Report
Categorized as a Semi-Consolidated Democracy, Croatia receives a Democracy Percentage of 54 out of 100 in the Nations in Transit 2022 report.