Croatia’s ruling conservatives says that talks are already underway on the formation of a new governing majority following a highly contested parliamentary election that saw a far-right party emerge as a potential kingmaker.

Croatia's long-dominant ruling HDZ party prepared on Thursday for difficult talks to form a coalition after winning Wednesday's parliamentary election without a majority, and with a far-right party as potential kingmakers.

Croatia's governing conservatives have won a highly contested parliamentary election, but without enough seats to rule alone

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic forged ahead with forming a new government after suffering a setback in the nation's parliamentary election, as the opposition tied to President Zoran Milanovic mounted an attempt to unseat the ruling party.

Led by prime minister Andrej Plenković, the Croatian Democratic Union won 60 seats out of 151 but face tough talks to gather a majority

Croatia's ruling HDZ party won Wednesday's parliamentary election but with fewer seats than before and without a majority, according to preliminary results. The HDZ was won 60 seats in the 151-seat parliament,

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic suffered a setback in a tight national election as he confronted a challenge from President Zoran Milanovic, who has derided military aid to Ukraine. Most Read