COMPANIES AS APPLICANTS BEFORE THE ECtHR: ANALYSIS OF JUDGMENTS OF THE ECtHR AGAINST THE COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN BALKANS REGARDING THE VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 1 PROTOCOL 1
COMPANIES AS APPLICANTS BEFORE THE ECtHR: ANALYSIS OF JUDGMENTS OF THE ECtHR AGAINST THE COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN BALKANS REGARDING THE VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 1 PROTOCOL 1

Summary/Abstract: This paper focuses on the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR, the Court) concerning countries in the Western Balkans region, where companies have been the applicants and where the ECtHR found violations of Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR, the Convention). Considering that in recent years there has been a noticeable increase in cases involving companies as applicants before the ECtHR, it is of particular importance to examine this trend. Moreover, due to the fact that companies appearing before the ECtHR usually complain of violation of the right to property, which is a basic human right, and its violation can have serious implications on the business climate in the countries of the Western Balkans. Analyzing the specific judgments of the ECtHR will provide significant insights into the effectiveness of the legal protection of the property rights of companies in the region. In this context, the analysis of the specific judgments of the ECtHR aims to show the most frequent and repeated violations of the right to protection of property of the companies operating in the region. By examining the Court’s reasoning, policymakers and stakeholders can identify areas where legal frameworks and practices need improvement, ultimately helping to enhance the investment climate and promote business development in the Western Balkans

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