Uzroci euroskepticizma u zemljama Zapadnog Balkana

master's thesis

• Title (english): The Causes of Euroscepticism in the Countries of the Western Balkans
• Author: Tea Mihanović
• Mentor: Igor Vidačak (mentor)
• Committee member: Igor Vidačak (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Berto Šalaj (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marjeta Šinko (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; The Faculty of Political Science; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2022-06-17, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Political Science

Abstract

Ovim se radom istražuje fenomen euroskepticizma u kontekstu krize EU-a uzrokovane ključnim događajima koji su uzdrmali Uniju između 2015. i 2021. godine. Pritom se fokus stavlja na najznačajnije čimbenike koji utječu na jačanje euroskepticizma u zemljama Zapadnog Balkana, odnosno državama (potencijalnim) kandidatkinjama za pridruživanje Europskoj uniji. Preciznije, upozorava se na nepostojanje jedinstvene vanjske politike EU-a te nekoherentnost europske politike proširenja, a samim time i nedostatak konkretne komunikacijske strategije za Zapadni Balkan. Kad se uz to u obzir uzmu nacionalne vlasti Zapadnog Balkana koje ne doprinose promidžbi europskih ulaganja u regiju zbog visoke razine korupcije, netransparentnosti i političkog uplitanja u medije, uz povezanost vlada s drugim velesilama, jasno je da buđenje svijesti kod građana Zapadnog Balkana o koristima europskih integracija izostaje. S obzirom na nedostatak radova u ovom području, cilj rada je dati doprinos akademskim raspravama o jačanju vjerodostojnosti politike proširenja EU-a, ali i razvoju naprednijih oblika strateške komunikacije o doprinosu EU-a društveno-ekonomskom razvoju zemalja regije.

Abstract (english)

This paper explores the phenomenon of Euroscepticism in the context of the EU crisis caused by the key events that shook the Union between 2015 and 2021. The focus is on the most important factors which are influencing the strengthening of Euroscepticism in the Western Balkans, ie (potential) candidate countries for accession to the European Union. More specifically, the paper emphasizes the issue of nonexistance of a unified EU foreign policy and the incoherence of European enlargement policy, and thus the lack of a concrete communication strategy towards the Western Balkans. Considering that the national authorities of the Western Balkans do not contribute to the promotion of European investment in the region due to high levels of corruption, non-transparency and political interference in the media, with governments linked to other world powers, it is clear that raising awareness among citizens about the benefits of European integration is unattainable. Given the lack of papers in this area, the aim of this one is to contribute to academic discussions on strengthening the credibility of EU enlargement policy, but also to develop more advanced forms of strategic communication on EU contribution to the socio-economic development of the region.

• Keywords: euroskepticizam; politika proširenja; Zapadni Balkan; vanjska politika EU-a; komunikacije EU-a; europski fondovi
• Keywords (english): Euroscepticism; enlargement policy; Western Balkans; EU foreign policy; EU communication; European funds
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:114:928915
• Study programme: Title: Political Science; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra politologije (magistar/magistra politologije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2022-08-10 09:30:38