When asked what ramifications the letter might have for the government, Josipovic said it would certainly open a debate on political responsibility, adding that he considered it a normal part of democratic life.

When asked if he was concerned about Polancec saying that he had received suggestions from senior HDZ officials as to how he should organise his defence, Josipovic said that if that was true it had very serious political connotations in terms of political influence on the judiciary. He added that the publication of the letter was a political issue and that it was yet to be seen whether there would be any judicial consequences.

When asked if it was wise for government officials to have met with Polancec after his release from pre-trial detention, Josipovic said that such contacts should be maintained with great caution, adding that neither Polancec nor former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader had asked him to receive them.

Josipovic would not speak about the criminal accountability of Sanader, saying that it was a matter for the judiciary in case of any legal action and a matter for voters at the next election.

Commenting on calculations whether the government would fall, Josipovic said, "Even if the government falls, which judging by the situation in Parliament is unlikely, but even if it fell, I think it should be regarded as a normal part of political life. It would not be an emergency situation that would compromise Croatia's path to the EU and progress in different areas," the President said.

On the subject of parliamentary elections, Josipovic said elections were a normal democratic process and should not halt the country. "The question of regular or early elections first of all depends on the situation in Parliament and that should not be forgotten."