Asked by reporters whether he supported PM Kosor in the light of the latest developments and the possible return of Ivo Sanader, who was expelled from the HDZ, in the national parliament, Minister Cobankovic said in Osijek that this was a ridiculous question.
Naturally, I support Jadranka Kosor, he said.
The leadership of the HDZ county branch in Split told a news conference in that Adriatic city that they remained loyal to Jadranka Kosor and accused her predecessor Ivo Sanader of trying to topple the government and cause a chaos.
HDZ parliamentary deputy, Jerko Rosin, who is perceived in the media as a close friend of Ivo Sanader who may side with him, said today that he would remain loyal to the HDZ leadership.
"I have been and I am a friend of Sanader. I am also an HDZ member and I will remain its member," Rosin said explaining that his friendship with Sanader and his loyalty to the HDZ were two separate things.
Rosin said he did not believe that Sanader would establish a new political party.