The article analyzes two political scandals in Split, Croatia, and their potential impact on local elections. The first, three years prior, involved alleged sexual misconduct by city officials. The second involves the arrest of the husband of a mayoral candidate for irregularities related to property rental.
The author notes that the first scandal resulted in only one resignation, despite potential issues related to privacy violations and attempts to influence election results. In contrast, the second scandal involved the dramatic arrest of the candidate's husband, raising questions of proportionality.
The article suggests both scandals have a similar underlying theme of attempts to influence elections. While the first scandal had little impact on the election results in 2022, the impact of the recent arrest on the current election remains to be seen. Polls currently show the candidate in a tight race.
The article hints at a potential bias in the intensity of the response to the two scandals. The author implies that the second case might be disproportionately handled given the broader context of construction irregularities in Dalmatia.