Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic is the first female President of Croatia and has a distinguished career in politics and diplomacy.
Political Figure
April 29, 1968
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Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic made history as the first female President of Croatia, serving from 2015 to 2020. Throughout her career, she has held numerous prestigious roles, such as being the inaugural female Assistant Secretary-General of NATO and Croatia’s first female Minister of Foreign Affairs. She is recognized for her efforts to enhance relations with neighboring nations and her advocacy for gender equality. Grabar-Kitarovic played a crucial part in Croatia’s accession to the European Union in 2013. Besides her political accomplishments, she is a passionate sports enthusiast and serves on the executive committee of the Croatian Football Federation.