Croatia’s conservatives believe majority is close despite inconclusive vote

Prime Minister incumbent Andrej Plenkovic claimed victory in a parliamentary election in Zagreb, Croatia (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

Croatia’s ruling conservatives said on Thursday that talks have already started about the formation of a new governing majority the day after a highly contested parliamentary election.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, who is the leader of the Croatian Democratic Union party, or HDZ, said that the party has contacted some of the potential future partners and more talks will take place on Thursday.