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Conflicts in post-Soviet areas involving de facto states have remained unresolved since the ceasefires in the early 1990s. By heating up periodically, these conflicts threaten broader regional security, and by remaining unresolved, limit their chances for political association and economic integration with the EU, undermining the Union’s Eastern Partnership. In recent years, the EU’s tensions with Russia, the ever-growing dependence of most post-Soviet de facto states on Russia, the recent re-escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh, and recently emerged, protracted conflict in eastern Ukraine have made the situation more complicated and urgent. Since the EU’s current approach towards these “frozen conflicts” has so far shown little result, the EU and the V4 should take a more active role in resolving these conflicts and might want to consider stepping up engagement with the post-Soviet de facto states. Increasing the interaction and extending its scope while at the same time reassuring the parent states that this will not constitute “de facto recognition” would de-isolate the populations of these territories, reduce their dependence on Russia and provide incentives for conflict resolution.
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The assassination of Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, was initially perceived as a threat to relations between Turkey and Russia. However, statements voiced by the two countries’ presidents declared the murder to be provocation aimed precisely at spoiling these relations. Thus, the incident may facilitate rapprochement between the two countries. Accusations that the assassin was linked to the Gülen movement may also lead to tensions between Turkey and the United States.
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Donald Trump has been elected as the 45th president of the United States. He ran against the fallout from the economic crisis and for reducing U.S. involvement in solving global problems. One can expect that President Trump’s general policy will concern selective and conditional U.S. engagement abroad and abandonment of the notion of free trade. Trump’s campaign suggests a transactional approach towards foreign policy.
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Three years ago, PRC Chairman Xi Jinping announced the Silk Road initiative. China perceives its implementation to date as a success. Nevertheless, in other countries, there are doubts about the lack of a defined scope and concerns about planned or already launched projects. For Poland, Silk Road is a chance to strengthen trade and attract investment, including in infrastructure. With China yet to propose beneficial projects and considering the potential risks involved with access to critical infrastructure, the Chinese declarations should be treated carefully and expectations lowered.
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The freedom of movement of people will be a key element of the negotiations on the future relations between the UK and the EU. Achieving compromise on the issue of the relationship may take years. One reason for that is that the British side does not want the quick trigger of Article 50 (TEU). The most likely scenario is to guarantee Britain “special” status in its relationship with the Union. As a result, EU citizens would have limited access to the British labour market. It’s worth considering, however, to avoid future restrictions on the right of free movement within the EU.
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On 2 October, a referendum will be held in Hungary about whether its citizens agree to accept the EU immigrant quota system. According to opinion polls, most Hungarians will vote against the quotas. Although there is controversy about the legal consequences of the referendum, the anticipated result will strengthen politically Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government vis-à-vis the European Commission and may influence the EU’s policy with regard to the migration crisis.
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The first-ever change of leader of Uzbekistan is a test for its authoritarian political system built by Islam Karimov. His death in September could lead to destabilisation of the country and in the region against a background of conflict between regional clans, ethnic tension and Uzbek jihadists. Although in these circumstances Russia will find it easier to rebuild its influence in Uzbekistan, the EU and NATO should engage in dialogue with the new Uzbek leader on issues ranging from combating terrorism to deeper economic reforms and liberalisation of the country’s political system.
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The informal meeting of 27 EU heads of state and government in Bratislava was a sign of the political willingness in the EU to remove it from the impasse created by the Brexit referendum. At the meeting, the leaders presented a “roadmap” of measures to adapt the EU to the new political situation. Although proposals to set up “permanent structured cooperation” in security and defence matters still carry the risk of differentiated integration, after the meeting in Bratislava, such an outcome seems less likely than previously predicted.
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The decision of the European Commission on the aid granted to Apple by Ireland is likely to influence the way EU Member States conduct their fiscal policies. It also sets the direction for the evolution of the common market towards tightening the enforcement of competition rules by the European Commission. On a global scale, it is a serious attempt to limit the influence of transnational corporations and reduce tax evasion. Meanwhile, it sends a warning to EU Member States helping large companies to minimise their tax burdens and undermining the principle of equality in the functioning of the single market.
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Former Baathists—members of the Baath Party that ruled Iraq under Saddam Hussein—including army and security officers, are today the most influential figures in the Islamic State (IS). The opportunism and ideological ambiguity of the former regime elements (FRE) make them ruthless tacticians who use torture and intimidation, but they should also be seen as a potential Achilles heel of the IS. The EU, together with the United States, needs to cooperate on political intelligence in order to examine the possibilities and conditions for weakening IS by bargaining with some of its key members.
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Ukraine’s new government will face a challenge of continuing the process of macroeconomic stabilisation of the country. Implementing the IMF agreement to receive the next tranche of financial assistance should be a priority. International creditor support is essential in order to continue down the path of economic growth. However, the progress of reform has begun to interfere with the oligarchs’ business interest and their resistance will hinder the efforts. This conflict of interests may prevent Ukraine from accessing financial markets and make external debt service more difficult.
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The Ukrainian parliament on 16 February did not back a vote of no confidence in the government. Voting was conducted at the request of the two parties of the ruling coalition after sharp criticism by President Petro Poroshenko of Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk. Paradoxically, however, the government was able to remain in place mainly because, despite the criticism, a group of deputies in the president’s camp and some opposition members did not vote. After the vote, two parties left the coalition—Batkivshchyna and Samopomich, leaving the future of the cabinet in question. A larger power struggle not only could stop reforms in the country but carry the risk of large public protests, which would be dangerous for Ukraine.
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Despite the many unknowns, including the date of arrival, funding for and characteristics of the refugees who will come to Poland in 2016 and 2017, it is certain that primary responsibility for their integration into Polish society will lie with local authorities. Key issues associated with this will be in the legal and funding areas, and regardless of when the refugees arrive, broad and swift inclusion of social partners and local government in preparations will maximise the chance that the integration process will run smoothly and in the interests of local communities and Poland as a whole.
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A series of court judgments relating to the ownership of private television station Rustavi-2 has led to an escalation of the conflict between the government and opposition in Georgia. For the opposition United National Movement (UNM), the rulings may mean restrictions on its freedom to present its views in media before parliamentary elections scheduled for the second half of 2016. On the other hand, by influencing the courts and media, the governing Georgian Dream is making the same mistakes that led to UNM’s loss of power. Without interfering in the dispute between the government and opposition, the EU should exert pressure on the authorities in Tbilisi to accelerate the reform of judiciary.
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The book is published as a result of a national scientific conference “The law and the business in the contemporary society”, which took place at 8 November 2019 in the University of Economics – Varna. The scientific forum was organized by the Legal sciences Department – project SPC – 244/2019, pursuant to contract for partial financing of scientific forum according to Regulation for the conditions and order of evaluation, planning, distribution and spending of funds from the state budget for financing of the inherent for the state higher schools scientific or artistic activity, promulgated State Gazette 73/16.09.2016, effective of 01.01.2017, adopted by decree of the Council of ministers № 233 /10.09.2016 г.
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The tragic fire in Club Colectiv in Bucharest shed light on the broader systemic problems of corruption. The resulting and quickly swelling public outrage fits in with a series of anti-systemic protests in Romania in recent years. A change of government resulting from the prime minister’s swift resignation will bring no immediate relief to an ailing system. For that to happen, more efforts are needed on all fronts: among the political elite, civil society, as well as Romania’s external partners. The latter can be important in preventing political destabilisation and promoting positive change.
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Tragiczny pożar w klubie Colectiv zmobilizował wielotysięczne protesty i przyczynił się do dymisji rządu Victora Ponty. Ten najpoważniejszy od lat kryzys polityczny w Rumunii może doprowadzić do jeszcze większej wymiany elit i wyraźniejszych zmian w działaniu państwa, w tym do nasilenia walki z korupcją. Aby tak się stało, protestujący powinni wyciągnąć wnioski z poprzednich masowych demonstracji, które odbyły się w Rumunii w ostatnich latach. Z kolei UE i USA mogą wykorzystać roszady rządowe do zwiększenia nacisków na Bukareszt, by przeprowadził reformy wewnętrzne, obejmujące m.in. lepszą egzekucję prawa i usprawnienie dialogu władz z przedstawicielami sektora pozarządowego.
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This volume contains the scientific papers presented at the 3rd International Conference “Contemporary Challenges in Administrative Law from an Interdisciplinary Perspective” that was held on 9 October 2020 online on Zoom. The conference is organized every year by the Society of Juridical and Administrative Sciences together with the Faculty of Law of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. More information about the conference can be found on the official website: www.alpaconference.ro. The scientific studies included in this volume are grouped into two chapters: Administrative Law in the Global Social System and Public Administration in the Global Social System. This volume is aimed at practitioners, researchers, students and PhD candidates in juridical and administrative sciences, who are interested in recent developments and prospects for development in the field of administrative law and public administration at international and national level.
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