Justice, Freedom and Security? Analyzing the Counter-Terrorism Efforts of Western Balkan States towards EU Accession
Justice, Freedom and Security? Analyzing the Counter-Terrorism Efforts of Western Balkan States towards EU Accession

Summary/Abstract: Despite the absence of terrorist activity and departures to foreign conflicts in the recent years, Western Balkans remain vulnerable to extremist influences. The international community is active in the region, tracking the consequences and potential threats. Democratic institutions and mechanisms engaged in counter-terrorism efforts are mainly founded by the European Union, as part of the build-up to the accession process. EU Progress Reports include a detailed description of the progress achieved by Western Balkan states in the selected period from 2014 to 2019, which this paper analyzes and compares across individual states. The comparison indicates a moderate level of readiness of the Western Balkan states to pursue effective activities that meet the requirements of the implemented strategies as well as those of the EU accession.

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