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Exploring The “Faces” Of Europeanization From An Albanian Perspective, Irma Spahiu
Exploring The “Faces” Of Europeanization From An Albanian Perspective, Irma Spahiu
UBT International Conference
Europeanization is a process existent in all countries applying for EU membership, including Albania. This article aims to explore Olsen’s faces of Europeanization by looking at how this process has taken place in Albania and if it has led to substantial changes in the Albanian politics and governance. It has been argued that Europeanization is a dual process that affects both domestic policies and European Union. The article explores this relationship in the Albanian case. It argues that Europeanization in Albania is occurring in an “Albanian fashion-way” with some unique features which are labelled as ‘Europeanization by convenience’.