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Đurđa Adlešič
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| Member of Croatian Parliament for the second electoral district | |
| In office 22 October 2010 – 22 December 2011 |
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| Deputy Prime Minister | |
| In office 12 January 2008 – 12 October 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Ivo Sanader Jadranka Kosor |
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| Born | 9 August 1960 Bjelovar, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia |
| Political party | Independent (previously HSLS) |
| Alma mater | University of Banja Luka |
Đurđa Adlešič (born on August 9, 1960) is a former politician from Croatia. She used to be the leader of a political group called the Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS). This party is known for its ideas that are often seen as being in the "center-right" of politics.
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Đurđa Adlešič's Political Journey
Đurđa Adlešič started her career in politics in 1990. This means she began working to represent people and make decisions for her country. She was one of the people who helped start the Croatian Social Liberal Party in her hometown.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1995, Đurđa Adlešič became an MP. An MP stands for Member of Parliament. This is a person elected by citizens to represent them in the country's main law-making body, the Croatian Parliament.
In 2000, she was elected for a second time as an MP. She also became the vice-president of her party. This means she was one of the main leaders, helping to guide the party's work.
Serving as Mayor
In 2001, Đurđa Adlešič took on another important role. She became the mayor of Bjelovar, which is her hometown. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They are responsible for managing local services and making decisions for the people living there.
She was elected as an MP for a third time in 2003. Then, in 2005, the people of Bjelovar reelected her as their mayor. This showed that they trusted her to continue leading their city.
Leading the Party
From 2006 to 2009, Đurđa Adlešič served as the president of the Croatian Social Liberal Party. Being the president means she was the top leader of the entire party. She helped set the party's goals and direction.
Retirement from Politics
In 2010, Đurđa Adlešič decided to leave the HSLS party. The next year, in 2011, she officially retired from politics. This means she stopped working as a politician.
