In 1989, political parties were allowed and a number of them had been founded, including the Croatian Democratic Union (Croatian: Hrvatska demokratska zajednica) (HDZ), led by Franjo Tuđman, who later became the first president of Croatia.
1989. aastal lubati Jugoslaavias poliitiliste parteide tegevus ning selleks ajaks oli mitmeid erakondi ka juba loodud, sealhulgas Horvaatia Demokraatliik Liit (horvaatia keeles: Hrvatska Demokratska Zajednica, HDZ), mida juhtis hiljem Horvaatia esimeseks presidendiks saanud Franjo Tuđman.