ZAGREB, Nov 10 (Hina) - The government issued a statement on Saturday supporting the decision of the Croatian Bishops' Conference (HBK) to comment on the social situation as it believes all institutions should make their views public,
but is at the same time surprised at the "opinions' vehemence, superficiality, and lack of objectivity." The government maintains the HBK should explain its views and outline its arguments in direct contact. The HBK issued a message on the current situation in Croatia yesterday "spurred by the difficult economic situation... and doing (its) task of serving the common good of modern man." The message points to "excessive expectations from democratic changes", asserting "the changes themselves cannot solve problems (and that) those who wanted to win the voters' trust easily made unrealistic promises." In today's statement, the government voices its concern at the "closeness of the
ZAGREB, Nov 10 (Hina) - The government issued a statement on
Saturday supporting the decision of the Croatian Bishops'
Conference (HBK) to comment on the social situation as it believes
all institutions should make their views public, but is at the same
time surprised at the "opinions' vehemence, superficiality, and
lack of objectivity."
The government maintains the HBK should explain its views and
outline its arguments in direct contact.
The HBK issued a message on the current situation in Croatia
yesterday "spurred by the difficult economic situation... and
doing (its) task of serving the common good of modern man." The
message points to "excessive expectations from democratic
changes", asserting "the changes themselves cannot solve problems
(and that) those who wanted to win the voters' trust easily made
unrealistic promises."
In today's statement, the government voices its concern at the
"closeness of the (HBK) views and those of some opposition parties
and radical political groups."
The government says it is willing to hold talks and will be glad to
discuss with the bishops every detail pertaining to the state
budget, social benefits and other social needs. The government
welcomes every suggestion as to the redistribution of funds that
might lead to a socially fairer budget.
In their message, the bishops also pointed to corruption. The
government says it is willing to discuss the state of affairs in
every state institution as combating corruption and crimes is one
of its main tasks.
The government stresses it is ready for dialogue but says the tone
of the HBK message does "not leave much room for dialogue."
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