Jurjevic's statement was dismissed by the spokesman for the government and the HDZ, Ratko Macek.
Macek questioned the authenticity of an anonymous e-mail message which Jurjevic received and showed to reporters today. He said the message proved that a task force in charge of talks between the HDZ and the HLSL, headed by Sanader, had offered Srzic, previously an independent politician, to join the HSLS in exchange for a number of privileges.
Srzic's transfer to the HSLS, which is in a coalition with the HDZ in Makarska, has made it possible for the HDZ to come to power in the town, which is against morality, Jurjevic said.