Koncepti evropskog ujedinjenja tokom XX vijeka: osnove procesa evropskih integracija
The concepts of the European unification during the 20th century: the basics of the European integration process

Summary/Abstract: Practical realisation of the idea of the European unification started after the Second World War. However, we must go back to centuries ago to trace its roots. The idea of connecting Europe appeared in different forms in the history of the Old Continent from ancient times until today. The parts of Europe were interconnected in various periods of history and for various reasons, but they were not united. Knowing the history of the European unification idea ensures the understanding of the European integration process, the manner of its establishment and functioning,the periods of stagnation and paralysis in its development, and the understanding of its most significant product – the European Union, the sui generis creation of international relations. The aim of this paper is to indicate the value and significance of the European integration process through the analysis of different propositions about connecting European peoples, especially during the 20th century, considering that this is the first time in the history of Europe that most of the continent has been willingly included in a project that has provided peace and economic integrity for seven decades.

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