Zagreb - After a one-week break, Croatian MPs will resume their sitting on Tuesday with a debate on a bill aimed at tackling undeclared work, which introduces a stricter penalty regime and higher fines for employers per undeclared worker.
The government has sent the bill to parliament for discussion under fast-track procedure ahead of the tourist season, in order to align it with amendments to the Foreigners Act.
The main change is tougher penalties for repeat offenders. In addition to existing fines ranging from €2,650 to €6,630, a new fine of €8,000 per undeclared worker is introduced for employers found to have engaged in undeclared work for a third time within three years. The period for public listing of offending employers is also reduced from six years to one year, while those on the so-called “blacklist” will lose access to active employment policy measures.
On the same day, MPs will also discuss a report on the number of registered voters and their distribution across electoral units for the first quarter of 2026. It shows a slight decrease in the total number of registered voters, from 3,609,130 at the end of the third quarter of 2025 to 3,601,578 at the end of the first quarter of 2026, with all deviations remaining within the legally allowed ±5% range.
On Wednesday, parliament will debate a final bill transposing the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive, aimed at protecting journalists, whistleblowers, civil society actors and others from manifestly unfounded or abusive lawsuits intended to silence public participation. The legislation introduces procedural safeguards such as early dismissal of claims, security for costs, compensation mechanisms and sanctions against abusive litigation.
Also on the agenda are amendments to the Obligations Act, transposing EU directives on product liability and the right to repair, with the aim of extending product lifespans and reducing waste. The changes expand liability to include importers, authorised representatives, suppliers and online platforms.
MPs will also debate amendments to the Consumer Bankruptcy Act, transferring such cases to commercial courts to ease the workload of municipal courts.
On Thursday, lawmakers will discuss a bill on real estate brokerage, introducing clearer oversight rules and defining the rights and obligations of brokers and agents, alongside a bill on free zones.
The week will conclude with a debate on the final bill on the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation, which defines national authorities and responsibilities for drafting and implementing Croatia’s national restoration plan and monitoring environmental indicators.
No votes are scheduled this week.