ECONOMIC, LEGAL AND MEDIA INTEGRATIONS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND THE WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES AS KEY DRIVERS OF EUROPEAN VALUES
ECONOMIC, LEGAL AND MEDIA INTEGRATIONS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND THE WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES AS KEY DRIVERS OF EUROPEAN VALUES

Summary/Abstract: The process of European integration among the Western Balkan countries, particularly Bosnia and Herzegovina, represents not only a political and institutional challenges but also a multidimensional transformation encompassing economic, legal, and media frameworks. This paper explores how these three dimensions collectively serve as catalysts for the internalization and promotion of core European values such as democracy, rule of law, freedom of expression, transparency, and economic solidarity. Through comparative analysis of integration policies, reforms, and media discourse, the study highlights both progress and obstacles in aligning with EU standards. Economic cooperation fosters market stability and competitiveness; legal harmonization strengthens governance and judicial independence; while media convergence contributes to pluralism, informed citizenship, and the fight against disinformation. The integration of these sectors is thus essential not only for EU accession but for the long-term consolidation of European identity and democratic culture in the Western Balkans.

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