BUSINESS DIPLOMACY AND CONSULAR LAW IN A MODERN EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

NEŠKOVIĆ prof. dr Slobodan (Факултет за економију и инжењерски менаџмент Универзитета Привредна академија у Новом Саду), slobneskovic@gmail.com
ANTONOVIĆ mr Ratomir (Факултет за право, безбедност и менаџмент „Константин Велики“ Универзитета „Унион – Никола Тесла“ у Београду), antonovicr@gmail.com
ŠOŠKIĆ ma Lazar (Град Београд, Секретаријат за социјалну политику), salazarsoskic@gmail.com

he process of globalization and strong escalation of economic life which especially intensified at the end of the previous century and the beginning of this has led to radical changes in international relations. Instead of traditional political goals, economic priorities have come to the forefront, while the economy has become the foundation of international relations. Therefore, the diplomatic economic engagement became the first-rate activity of states in their foreign policy appearance. For this purpose, they use diverse consular relations which represent the activities of the state on the basis of reciprocity. Through consular missions, relevant data is collected in a timely manner to protect the interests of states and their citizens. In this regard, the smooth functioning of the functions of business diplomacy in the European Union is of great importance. Assistance and support to all subjects of the foreign policy of the member states are provided by consular law. In this work, the role and place of this law in the EU and wider international environment will be considered.

Keywords: Business diplomacy, consular law, economics, The Vienna Convention, EU