Regionalna saradnja na Balkanu, od devedesetih do danas – uticaj Evropske unije
Regional Cooperation in the Balkans, From Nineties Till Nowadays – the Influence of the European Union

Summary/Abstract: The paper starts with the explanation of the territory and relations between countries in the Balkan region, discussing further the possibility of the formation of regional identity. In the second part of the paper, the process of development of regional cooperation in the Balkans is given, starting with the short overview of the first forms of regional cooperation in 19th century and ending with the post-conflict regional approach of the European Union, in mid-nineties. In the third part more elaborative overview of first regional initiatives established in the Balkans at that time by key actors in international community is represented, and the role of the EU within this process is explained in particular. Fourth part provides the information about the new process of regional cooperation, supported by European Commission and some of the EU member states, which is meant to improve connectivity in the Balkan region. In the final part is displayed the evaluation of achievements of the regional cooperation in the Balkans, with basic estimates for the mid-term future.

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