Sanader

Sanader is a surname of Croatian origin. It may refer to individuals bearing the name, particularly in Croatia and among Croatian communities abroad. The most prominent bearer is Ivo Sanader (born 1953), a Croatian former politician who served as Prime Minister of Croatia from 2003 to 2009 and as leader of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). During his tenure, Croatia advanced in European Union accession talks and pursued market-oriented reforms. Sanader resigned in 2009 amid internal political turmoil and allegations of corruption that had broader repercussions for the HDZ and Croatian politics. He later faced criminal investigations and trials in Croatia related to abuses of power and other corruption charges; the proceedings drew international attention and highlighted Croatia’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts. The Sanader surname is most common in Croatia and among people of Croatian descent. Variants or closely related names are uncommon, but the surname may appear in diaspora communities around the world.