The Golden Staitjacket of Poland's Membership in the EU
The Golden Staitjacket of Poland's Membership in the EU

Summary/Abstract: This article aims to evaluate the first decade of Poland’s membership in the European Union. The analysis covers three major aspects: modernisation of the economy, state administration, and shaping a democratic political system. The article attempts to show that the processes of EU integration resemble a ‘golden straitjacket’ – a garment that seems desirable and even resplendent, but turns out to be a constraint on freedom.

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