CATEGORY: European Union
This is the state of our Union!
Dear Ms. President, In your State of the European Union address, you declared that “Europe is in a fight.” Defence, competitiveness and new geopolitical
Reviving Shelter: The Ukraine War and the EU’s Geopolitical Awakening
“Shelter is an alliance relationship in which small states alleviate their political, economic, and social vulnerabilities by allying with large states and joining international or
Beyond Tariffs: The EU’s Path Forward in a Time of Economic Nationalism
End of an Era? On April 2nd, named ‘Liberation Day’ by the United States’ (US) administration, President Trump announced a near universal tariff of 10%
Assessing Media Freedom Across Europe: Key Challenges and Recommendations
All eyes on you: With the European Media Freedom Act proposal being insufficient in protecting journalists’ safety and freedom, recent attempts to repress media have
Moving Past Stagnation: Strategies and Possibilities for the Pristina-Belgrade Dialogue
Amid the unfolding tensions in northern Kosovo, a new EU-mediated agreement emerged. Known initially as the Franko-German Plan, this draft-proposal was inspired by the “Basic
Economic perspective of BiH’s accession to the EU
The prospect of EU accession for Bosnia and Herzegovina is, at the time, a part of common political discourse. Despite the topic being a highly
Economic Growth Plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Strategies and Prospects
Introduction Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has made notable strides in its economic development over the past two decades, transitioning to an upper-middle-income status and achieving
Comparative Analysis of EU Integration Paths of Slovakia and BiH in the Post-Transitional Period
The concept of the European Union (EU) in terms of funding, or the democracy it promises, and many recognized benefits within the framework of growth
The Road to EU Accession: Where Does Bosnia and Herzegovina Stand in 2025?
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has been on the path to European Union (EU) membership for years, but progress has been slow. While the country was
Civil society in the Republika Srpska as a key factor in EU integration
The path of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) represents a complex and long-term process that requires significant political, economic and social reforms. Both at the level
Summary of the Growth Plan for Western Balkan Countries: The Case of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Introduction The European Commission (EC) adopted the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans (WB) on November 8, 2023, with the objective of fostering socioeconomic convergence
Serbia’s Jadar Mine: The EU, Its Strategic Interests and Its Contradictions
The Jadar mine has recently hit the headlines with the announcement that it could be granted ‘strategic project’ status under the European Union’s (EU) Critical
Slovakia’s 2024 Anti-Corruption Law: A retrogressive reform.
“The institution significantly contributed to the violation of human rights”, claimed Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico after approving the use of a fast-track legislative process
Should the European Union be enlarged?
The European Union (EU) is planning to enlarge, and there are many candidates for membership: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, Northern Macedonia, Serbia and
Challenges to Bulgaria`s Integration in the EU
Bulgaria became a member of the European Union (EU) in 2007 after many efforts to fulfill the Copenhagen criteria and progress as a democracy with
Youth leading the way: The Balkans’ Journey Toward EU Integration
Introduction Since the disintegration of Yugoslavia and the collapse of the Eastern bloc, youth participation in activism has steadily increased across the Balkans. In the
Why Attempts to ‘Green’ the CAP Are Failing: A Look Into Agricultural Subsidies
Subsidies and Sustainability Subsidies are a form of financial aid provided by governments to support certain groups or individuals. In the case of the
The EU’s Enlargement Priorities in the 21st Century
Since its founding in 1993, the European Union (EU) has undergone multiple rounds of enlargement, largely based on the idea that it would contribute to
