Franjo Tudjman

Franjo Tudjman

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Franjo Tudjman was a Croatian politician and historian, best known as the first President of Croatia from 1990 until his death in 1999. A key figure in Croatia's struggle for independence from Yugoslavia, Tudjman's leadership was marked by nationalist policies and the establishment of a sovereign Croatian state. He played a significant role in the Croatian War of Independence and is a controversial figure due to his approach to ethnic relations and the political climate during his presidency.

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Franjo Tudjman was the president of Croatia whose policies were associated with ethnic cleansing during the Yugoslav Wars.

Slavenka Drakulić lotete das Böse aus, das sich im Jugoslawien-Krieg entfaltete
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-23
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Franjo Tudjman was the Croatian president who participated in the negotiations.

Wie Bosnien-Herzegowina in 3 Wochen neu geordnet wurde
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-21
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Franjo Tudjman, the first President of Croatia, is noted for his nationalistic statements during the war.

nationalistische Gedenktage und ein Zeichen dagegen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-07
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