The Centar party in Croatia announced it will propose legal amendments to prevent the Chief State Inspector from being a member of a political party. This initiative stems from concerns regarding political influence within key oversight positions. The party highlighted the success of the “metla.hr” campaign petition, which advocates against politically motivated hiring, gathering nearly 7,000 signatures in under two weeks. Centar views this as evidence of strong public support for removing partisan connections from crucial state roles. The proposed changes aim to ensure the impartiality and objectivity of the Chief State Inspector. The party believes this reform is vital for maintaining public trust in government institutions within Croatia. They aim to foster a more transparent and merit-based system.