CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2011
| Author | Ayupova, Saida |
|---|---|
| Title | The Impact of European Integration on the Media in Croatia and the FYR of Macedonia |
| Summary | Compliance with European requirements on democracy, the rule of law and freedom of expression is one of the crucial elements of the accession process. In 2001, the European Union embarked upon the road of integrating the Western Balkan region. Croatia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia were the first two countries of the region to be granted the ‘candidate’ status. However, a puzzling pattern emerged over the last decade. While democratic form of governance has been strengthening in the two countries, the level of freedom of the media has been declining. This research investigates the reasons for non-compliance, with a primary focus on the media, by tracing the evolution of EU relations with the two countries and the underlying mechanisms of non-compliance. It argues that such patterns can be explained using the rationalist theoretical approach and explains why any analysis based on this approach must always factor in socio-historical context of a country. |
| Supervisor | Jenne, Erin Kristin |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2011/ayupova_saida.pdf |
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