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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 (241), Politics (322), Society (99)
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 (241), Politics (322), Society (99)
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 (241), Politics (322), Society (99)
North Macedonia's road to Brussels: Breaking the vicious cycle
Ultimately, we should acknowledge that the EU cannot simply come up with a recipe that will grant us a better life. We must have our own vision and our own plan.
Contributor: Dr. Malinka Ristevska Jordanova
Categories: Europe (241), Politics (322)
EU enlargement - a moving target that is moving further away
In 2020, none of the six countries of the Western Balkans has made progress in the process of European integration. It is true that they could have done more, but this still begs the question of whether the process itself "is working" if no one is making progress, and many countries have not been making progress for years, decades even.
Contributor: Dina Bajramspahic
Categories: Europe (241), Politics (322), Society (99)