Fictional Candidate Exposes Croatian Voter Awareness

ZAGREB, Croatia – In a lighthearted yet insightful social experiment conducted by DNEVNIK.hr, the public's awareness of political candidates was tested. The experiment centered around Ante Krizmanić, a fictional candidate, whose name was presented to various individuals on the street. Reactions ranged from puzzled confusion to outright dismissal, with one person stating, "Ne vjerujem iskreno." Another interviewee commented, "Zato što nije u političkom smislu ništa." This lack of recognition highlights the importance of effective media campaigns in reaching voters and the potential for disengagement when candidates lack public presence. The experiment serves as a reminder of the need for informed participation in the democratic process.