Croat Premier Sees Draft Budget Passing After `Lively' Debate
- Central bank policy must be independent, Oreskovic says
- Coalition partners `aligned' in supporting reform program
Tihomir Oreskovic.
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Croatian Prime Minister Tihomir Oreskovic is preparing for a week of parliamentary debate to defend his 2016 draft budget, culminating Friday with a vote that will signal whether he has the backing to push through reforms.
“I’m absolutely confident the budget plan will pass, after a lively debate,” Oreskovic said. “My coalition partners are aligned on many of the reforms’ objectives. They “have a strong commitment to drive change, they are very supportive, and I’m sure this government has the support and will drive those changes that are required.”