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Josip Friščić
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| President of the Croatian Peasant Party | |
| In office 17 December 2005 – 28 January 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Zlatko Tomčić |
| Succeeded by | Branko Hrg |
| Vice president of Croatian Parliament | |
| In office 2008–2011 |
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| Prefect of county Koprivnica-Križevci | |
| In office 2001–2008 |
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| Succeeded by | Darko Koren |
| Member of Croatian Parliament from 2nd electoral district | |
| In office 2008–2012 |
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| Born | 15 August 1949 Subotica Podravska near Rasinja, SFR Yugoslavia (now Croatia) |
| Died | 23 January 2016 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Croatian Peasant Party |
Josip Friščić (born August 15, 1949 – died January 23, 2016) was an important politician from Croatia. He was known for leading the Croatian Peasant Party (HSS). He also served as the Vice President of the Croatian Parliament.
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Who Was Josip Friščić?
Josip Friščić was born in a place called Subotica Podravska. This was near Rasinja, in what was then Yugoslavia. Today, this area is part of Croatia. He became a well-known figure in Croatian politics.
Early Life and Joining Politics
Friščić started his political journey in 1992. This is when he joined the Croatian Peasant Party. He worked hard to set up many local groups for the party. This helped the party grow stronger across the country.
Leading the Party
After many years of dedicated work, Josip Friščić was chosen as the president of the HSS. This happened in 2005. As president, he played a big role in Croatian politics.
A Key Role in Government
In 2007, there were important elections in Croatia. Friščić's party, the HSS, was very important. They helped form a new government. This government was a "center-right" one. This means it had political views that were a mix of traditional and modern ideas.
Serving in Parliament
From 2008 to 2011, Josip Friščić also served as the Vice President of the Croatian Parliament. The Parliament is like the main law-making body of a country. Being a Vice President means he helped lead the discussions and decisions there. He was also a member of Parliament from 2008 to 2012.
Later Years
Josip Friščić stepped down from his role as party president in 2012. He passed away on January 23, 2016.
