Integrating the Western Balkans: the Rule of Law Challenge

Summary:

Cases of rule of law reform in Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina during in the EU enlargement process.

The Western Balkan countries welcome a speedy integration, based on infrastructure projects and economic development, as a tool of public policy and social perception in their respective countries. However, Western European member states, based on previous enlargement experiences, are applying the rule of law as an ambiguous dynamic in relations with Southeastern European countries. Therefore, it is worthwhile, and even necessary, to view the integration process from
different angles.