Josipovic says he is the best candidateto fight Croatia's notorious crime and corruption and to make the Balkan nation a better place to live.

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Both Bandic and Josipovic want their country to join the European Union by 2012.

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But even his supporters say the 52-year old Josipovic lacks political charisma.

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When Mr Josipovic was elected in January he was seen as a nice, inoffensive lawyer.

ECONOMIST: The problems caused when two leaders fall out

The latest fallout between the two came when Mr Josipovic went to the Bosnian parliament last month to express regret for Croatia's role in the Bosnian war.

ECONOMIST: The problems caused when two leaders fall out