The Czech EU Presidency and the
Western Balkans Agenda
The Czech EU Presidency and the
Western Balkans Agenda
Author(s): Tomáš KošekSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Südosteuropa Gesellschaft e.V.
Keywords: Czech Presidency; Western Balkans; EU
Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the specifics of the Czech EU presidency in relation to the Western Balkans. Its introductory part explains the impacts of the Russo-Ukrainian war on the region and describes its influence on the transformation of the EU’s foreign policy agenda. The central part focuses on the structural aspects of the presidency, the key objectives, and their subsequent application to the Western Balkan region. Attention is also paid to the development of accession negotiations. Finally, the article concludes with an evaluation of the presidency, which is expanded upon by national and international responses.
Journal: Südosteuropa Mitteilungen
- Issue Year: 63/2023
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 68-74
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
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