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(Dis)Integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European Union
We cannot expect Bosnia and Herzegovina, or any other candidate country, to join the EU until we develop antibodies to the virus of corruption, crime and nationalist policies that still paralyze Western Balkans.
Contributor: Mahir Sijamija
Categories: Europe (296), Politics (414), Society (151)
Eight years later: Is Croatia finally truly ready for Europe?
Croatia joined the European Union on the first day of July, 2013. Many feared joining the EU for various reasons. One of the reasons for such fears related to what the EU would bring us. Yet, nearly eight years later, I have the impression that it is no longer a question of what Europe will bring us, but what we have brought to Europe. That is, who got the better end of the deal in that “arranged marriage”?
Contributor: Bojana Guberac
Categories: Europe (296), Politics (414), Society (151)
Some sad lessons the Western Balkans can learn from Bulgaria's EU Journey
In 2007, we were so happy and proud to be finally in that mythological space, this pretentious club for the chosen ones known as the EU. Thirteen years after accession, however, this European dream looks more like a nightmare.
Contributor: Radosveta Vassileva
Categories: Europe (296), Politics (414), Society (151)
Running the wrong way: Rama's spat with the EU over vaccination underlines growing frustration
However tempting or justifiable it may be, Mr. Rama and his regional colleagues would do well not to bite on the hand that “feeds” their people, invest in their future and build their schools.
Contributor: Alfonc Rakaj
Categories: Europe (296), Politics (414), Society (151)
Somewhere in the middle: Kosovo's delicate relations with the European Union
The EU’s internal political developments, led to its inability to implement a consistent and cohesive policy towards Kosovo, which has been demonstrated in the case of the visa liberalization. Currently Kosovo is the only country in the region which is yet to submit the application for membership and is considered only a potential candidate for membership by the EU.
Contributor: Butrint Berisha
Categories: Europe (296), Politics (414), Society (151)