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Croatia elects president as incumbent looks favourite

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Croatia 's president commands the country's armed forces and has a say in foreign policy.

His likely main rival is Dragan Primorac , backed by the conservative HDZ party that currently governs the country.

Milanovic is backed by 37 percent of the electorate, according to an opinion poll released Friday .

The new head of state is likely to be chosen in a runoff in two weeks .

Election comes as Croatia struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage.

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