 The government ( Croatian : <unk> ) , the main executive power of Croatia , is headed by the prime minister who has four deputies , three of whom also serve as government <unk> there are seventeen other ministers who are appointed by the prime minister with the consent of the Sabor ; these are in charge of particular sectors of activity . As of 23 December 2011 , the Deputy Prime Ministers are <unk> <unk> , <unk> <unk> , Branko <unk> , and <unk> <unk> . Government ministers are from the Social Democratic Party of Croatia ( SDP ) , and the Croatian People 's Party - Liberal Democrats ( HNS ) and <unk> Democratic Assembly ( <unk> ) . The executive branch is responsible for proposing legislation and a budget , executing the laws , and guiding the country 's foreign and domestic policies . The government 's official residence is at <unk> <unk> . As of 23 December 2011 , the prime minister is <unk> <unk> . 
