Hrvoje Seleš, the president of the independent councillors' group, raised concerns during the 12th session of the City Council of Križevac regarding demographics and economic flows. His intervention followed a debate on the impact of the season on the local community, with a focus on changes in citizens' behaviour during the summer months.
The key issue, he states, is not merely the departure, but the change in habits that this mobility brings. City councillors point out that a large number of residents, instead of spending time on local beaches or in local facilities, choose to spend their holidays on Pag. This shift in behaviour is part of a broader trend that has significant implications for the economic stability of the city.
For these reasons, the migration of residents during the summer months is becoming increasingly important for local authorities and development planners. Although it is a common phenomenon, in the context of smaller towns such as Križevac, it represents a challenge for the sustainability of local spending. The loss of daily expenditure by citizens in other locations, rather than in local shops and the hospitality sector, could have long-term consequences for the local economy.
