Croatian minister resigns after gun video surfaces online
A scandal has erupted in the Croatian government. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Josip Dabro, has resigned after a video surfaced showing him firing a gun from a moving car. Dabro apologized for his actions, describing them as "a result of a momentary lapse in judgment."
Josip Dabro, the Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia, stepped down following the release of a video that captured him firing a pistol from a moving car. Dabro, who also served as the Minister of Agriculture, confirmed the authenticity of the video, which circulated in the Croatian media. He apologized, stating it was "a result of a momentary lapse in judgment," according to Politico.
Dabro explained that the video was recorded several years ago, before he held any government position, and claimed its release is a political attack by a former friend turned rival. He emphasized that the gun was loaded with blanks and legally registered, insisting that his actions did not endanger anyone.
A few hours later, Dabro announced his resignation from his position "for moral reasons," and he published a statement on Facebook regarding the matter.
"Although I am ready to continue the fight to improve the sector I led, I am aware that the circumstances I find myself in are an additional burden for the government and my party," he wrote.
"As a responsible person and public official, I believe that my personal situation should not distract from the key priorities of the government and the sector, nor slow down further necessary reforms," the statement reads.
He added that while serving as a minister, he was under significant pressure and faced threats, and that he is currently under police protection.
The office of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković confirmed that Dabro was asked to resign on Friday evening and will be relieved of his duties on Saturday.
Source: Politico, Facebook
