Političko-pravna osnova za status prekogranične euroregije Sandžak
Political and legal basis for the status of the cross-border euroregion Sandžak

Summary/Abstract: As a rule, all modern states contain various territorial units within their borders, ranging from municipalities to regional and federal entities. There are two main types of state organization: unitary states, in which power is held by a single entity, and federations, in which power is distributed among multiple centers. The regional state is the third form of state organization, appearing as a hybrid of unitary and federal states. This form of state, commonly seen in Spain, Italy, and France, combines the positive aspects of unitary and federal systems while also addressing their weaknesses. The regional state is seen as the best solution for multi-ethnic states, such as those in the Balkans, as it allows for a high degree of decentralization while also maintaining unity and diversity. Regions within a regional state cannot possess the elements of statehood present in federal states, and can only handle matters specifically assigned to them by the constitution, with the possibility of additional competencies being delegated through laws. Regionalism, as a recent phenomenon, represents an enhancement of political and legal systems. In the scientific analysis of the Platform for Solving the Status of Bosniaks and the Status of the Sandžak Region, adopted in Novi Pazar on July 28, 2019, we will attempt to provide answers to numerous questions regarding the legal and political basis for realistic solutions for the Sandžak region, which has a large Bosniak population. These constitutional and theoretical solutions address the demands of the citizens of Sandžak, conveyed through their political representatives to the states of Serbia and Montenegro.

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