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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’.
The Importance Of The Judiciary For The European Integration Of Eu Candidate Countries: The Case Of Albania, Klodian Rado
The Importance Of The Judiciary For The European Integration Of Eu Candidate Countries: The Case Of Albania, Klodian Rado
UBT International Conference
All Western Balkan countries currently holding the EU Candidate Country status, namely, Albania, Montenegro, FYROM, Serbia, and hopefully in the near future Kosovo, are in a critical stage of the EU integration. From their institutions are required serious reforms which are necessary for almost all the of above countries. The focus of this paper is Albania. After the approval of the EU Candidate Country status, each branch of the Albanian government is now facing new legal challenges. However, at this stage, the central role passes to the judiciary, which should and could turn into a real “engine” of the EU …