ОДЛУКА САВЕТА ЕВРОПСКЕ УНИЈЕ О ПРОШИРЕЊУ НА ЗАПАДНИ БАЛКАН

Jazić Aleksandar (Докторанд, Факултет политичких наука, Београд),
Đukanović Dragan (Научни сарадник, Институт за међународну политику и привреду, Београд)

The countries of the Western Balkans are going through the process of EU accession, which means that certain requirements have to be met. In accordance with the standards and principles of the EU, each country of the region has to fulfill the obligations taken upon itself. These countries have major problems in economy and the rule of law. In the same manner, bilateral issues make their mutual relations even worse. The European Union is expecting more engagement when it comes to minorities and free media. The countries of the Western Balkans are also expected to reform their political, economic and legal systems, which will lead to their stability. In this manner, the precondition of their accession to the EU would be fulfilled. Regional cooperation development in all fields as well as the strengthening of civil society can make the necessary reforms easier and accelerate the EU accession process. As for the European integrations, the countries of this region have made significant results in this field. However, more efforts have to be made to finish these processes.

Кључне речи: European Union, Western Balkans, European Parliament decision, rule of law, European integrations, regional co-operation