Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) was the party Stjepan Mesić joined in 1990. HDZ is a center-right political party in Croatia, founded in 1989. It was the ruling party of Croatia from 1990 to 2000 and again from 2003 to 2011. HDZ is a member of the European People's Party (EPP).
Mastering Mesić: Exploring the Legacy of Croatia's President from 2000-2010