Ivo Josipović is a Croatian politician and lawyer who served as the President of Croatia from 2010 to 2015. He was born on August 29, 1957, in Zagreb, Croatia. Before his presidency, he was a member of the Social Democratic Party and held various positions, including a member of the Croatian Parliament. During his presidency, Josipović focused on issues such as economic development, social justice, and European integration. He was known for promoting reconciliation in the region following the Yugoslav Wars. After leaving office, he continued to be active in public life and engaged in various cultural and political initiatives.