Milan Bandic Croatian politician Date of Birth: 22.12.1955 Country: Croatia

1. Milorad Bandić: A Controversial Figure in Croatian Politics
2. Mayoral Tenure
3. Popularity and Controversies
4. Personal Life

Milorad Bandić: A Controversial Figure in Croatian Politics

Milorad Bandić, a Croatian politician, has faced challenges in his political career due to his actions. He has been a member of the Zagreb City Council since 1995 and the President of the Zagreb branch of the Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP) since 1997. Despite his ambitions, he failed to become the leader of the SDP due to his opposition to Zoran Milanović, who was in control of the party.

Mayoral Tenure

In 2000, Bandić was elected Mayor of Zagreb, a position he held until 2002. He was re-elected in 2005 and 2009. His current mandate expires in 2013. Bandić's position as Mayor of Zagreb, which generates 30% of Croatia's GDP and has a budget of 7.38 billion Croatian kuna (35.88 billion rubles), makes him one of the most influential politicians in the country.

Popularity and Controversies

Bandić is popular among Zagreb residents due to his active role as Mayor. He has been credited with initiating and completing numerous large-scale reconstruction and beautification projects, including the renovation of the former Ljubljana Avenue (now Zagreb Avenue), the construction of the Zagreb Arena, and the Domovinski Bridge in Velika Gorica (a suburb of the capital).

Personal Life

Bandić is divorced. He was married to Vesna, with whom he has a daughter, Ana-Maria.