Josifovic, Ivica (2017) European Union's Dilemma: Democratization vis-a-vis Integration. International Scientific Conference - Security Concepts and Policies - New Generation of Risks and Threats, II. pp. 51-58. ISSN 78-608-4828-07-5
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Abstract
At the meeting of the European Council in Copenhagen in June 1993 that determined the criteria for membership into the European Union, democracy was given the first mention as one of the conditions that applicant countries must respect. The priority given to democracy reflects the fact that it is considered a core element of European political identity and an essential characteristic of the countries wishing to be admitted to the EU. The European Union‘s insistence on the guarantees of democracy is not based on altruism, but rather on self-interest, for it arises from the belief that the process of European integration cannot function with members that do not subscribe to the democratic principles or whose practical application of these principles is inadequate. The paper aims at elaborating the democratization process of the Balkan states, including the Republic of Macedonia, having in mind that they are all aspiring toward European Union membership, but are also facing internal issues and problems, which makes the democratization process of their societies more difficult. It is considered that democracy is the first and fundamental precondition for eventual start of the negotiation process, and it should therefore be on a high level by the time the decision for starting the accession negotiations is taken. With respect to the Regarding the Republic of Macedonia, in this present context, the decision-making process of the European Council regarding the start of the negotiations is difficult because of the open issues with its neighbours, which on the other hand, leads to disorder of the internal political juncture and a set-back in the integration process. In addition, a short brief of the political crisis in the Republic of Macedonia is given and the (un)successful engagement of the European Union in solving the two-year political crisis. At the end, a conclusion is derived based on the past experiences and understanding the present, offering lessons for future EU policy engagement in the region.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Social Sciences > Law |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law |
| Depositing User: | Ivica Josifovik |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Feb 2018 13:40 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Feb 2018 13:40 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/19377 |
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