Centre (Croatian political party)
Centre (Croatian: Centar) is a liberal political party in Croatia. The party was formed under the name Pametno (English: Intelligently) in Split in 2015 out of the citizens' initiative Za pametne ljude i pametan grad ("For smart people and a smart city"). The fundamental values endorsed by the party are the promotion of democracy, accountable and transparent management of public resources, civil proactive protection of fundamental human rights, economic development and environmental protection.
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| President | Ivica Puljak |
| Vice presidents | Marin Račić Lana Pavić |
| Founder | Marijana Puljak |
| Founded | 2013 (as Citizens' initiative) 2015 (as Political party) |
| Headquarters | Split, Croatia |
| Membership (2022) | 312 |
| Ideology | Social liberalism Economic liberalism Pro-Europeanism |
| Political position | Centre |
| National affiliation | Rivers of Justice (since 2024) |
| European affiliation | Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe |
| Colours | Blue, Magenta Before 2020: Dark blue, Orange |
| Slogan | "Party for the Croatian future" |
| Sabor | 2 / 151 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 11 |
| County Prefects | 0 / 21 |
| Mayors | 1 / 128 |
| Split City Council | 15 / 31 |
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The Party's priorities are structural reforms, education and science, and it adheres to the values of "modern Western European countries". In November 2020, following a merger with Dalija Orešković's Party with a First and Last Name, the party Pametno changed name to the Centre.