CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Kaliman, Nedim |
|---|---|
| Title | Constitutional reforms of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the context of EU integrations |
| Summary | This thesis examines whether Bosnia and Herzegovina's current constitutional framework, characterized by an international presence and the federal system based ethnically based decision-making mechanism, aligns with EU integration demands. The current state system relies heavily on the Office of the High Representative which was crucial for post-conflict stability. This institution conflicts with the sovereignty and democratic principles required for EU membership. If Bosnia and Herzegovina is to become a member of the European Union, fundamental reforms must be implemented in order to ensure the stable functioning of institutions that do not have to rely on the help of international factors. By comparing constitutional systems in Belgium and Spain, which manage similar complexities within the EU, this study explores whether such models can be adapted to Bosnia and Herzegovina or if other solutions are necessary for constitutional reforms. The thesis argues for innovative constitutional designs that could maintain governance and uphold the rule of law, ensuring internal stability, and reduce discrimination while aligning with EU norms. By offering specific solutions and ideas in which direction this constitutional reform of the legislative, executive, and judiciary powers, this paper provides potential answers to the ongoing struggles that Bosnia and Herzegovina will face in the process of the EU integration. |
| Supervisor | Granger Marie Pierre F. |
| Department | Legal Studies LLM |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/kaliman_nedim.pdf |
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