Strategic streams 2019 : European elections and the future of Europe
Strategic streams 2019 : European elections and the future of Europe
Contributor(s): Andrei Rădulescu (Editor), Jovo Ateljević (Editor), Neven V. Cvetićanin (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems
Published by: Институт друштвених наука
Keywords: European Union; Electoral system; Southeast Europe
Summary/Abstract: This collection is the first official publication of the Forum for Strategic Studies (FORST), a research group established during the winter term of the 2018/2019 academic year within the Institute of Social Sciences in Belgrade, with the intention of becoming a regional center for research in the fields of strategic studies, international relations, geopolitics, security and diplomacy. The Forum for Strategic Studies brings together scientists and researchers from the Institute of Social Sciences, as well as external associates from state institutions of the Republic of Serbia and other academic and scientific institutions from Europe and around the world. What brings together researchers of different profiles, disciplines, institutions and countries to work together within the Forum for Strategic Studies is their passion for, above all, the fields of strategic studies and geopolitics - areas that, in recent years, have gained prominence due to a series of global events, from migrant crises to the crisis of the international liberal order, making them an indispensable subject of research, placing them at the very peak of the social sciences corpus.
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-86-7093-232-6
- Page Count: 150
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
“Unexpected” Results of the 2019 European Parliamentary Elections
“Unexpected” Results of the 2019 European Parliamentary Elections
(“Unexpected” Results of the 2019 European Parliamentary Elections)
- Author(s):Slobodan Zečević
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems
- Page Range:11-25
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:Elections; European Parliament; European Political Parties; President of the European Parliament; President of the Commission; Spitzenkandidaten
- Summary/Abstract:The European Parliamentary elections were held in the context of the crisis of the European Union’s institutional system, which lacked the capacity to meet the challenges of the migrant crisis and the economic expectations of citizens. The pro-European ruling parties have suppressed the progress of the Eurosceptics and national parties, but have lost an absolute majority in the European Parliament. For the first time since 1979, the EPP and Social Democrats do not have an absolute majority and was forced to form coalitions with other with liberals from “Renew Europe.” That created major consequences in the process of nomination of the President of European Parliament and the European Commission.
The Shadows of the National State and the European Identity
The Shadows of the National State and the European Identity
(The Shadows of the National State and the European Identity)
- Author(s):Roberto Rampi, Asia Jane Leigh
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Politics and Identity, Identity of Collectives
- Page Range:27-39
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:Future of Europe; National state; Perception of identity; Cosmopolitanism
- Summary/Abstract:What should we expect from the European Union in the next decade? This is the question future elections have to answer, and the question all European citizens should ask themselves. After the Brexit crisis, rivers of insecurity have flown across the whole continent, flooding our minds with doubts and hesitancy. Is the European Union still the best answer to strengthen policies inside our continent? We think the answer is yes, but changes are needed. What we need is a new, different and much deeply rooted European Union. But before even coming up with the actions or the path that the EU needs to take there are two concepts that we need to tackle and analyze. First of all, the concept of the national state. If we agree on the fact that the future of the European Union lies on what we like to describe as an intertwining dialogue between cultures, what can we say about the national state? In our analysis, we wanted to underline the artificial essence of the national state, created by men to stabilize their power. The national state carries an internalized concept of violence within itself. By creating borders, raising walls, we pinpoint Us and Them, setting the foundation for contrast (examples are given us by the two world wars that have devastated Europe in the 20th century). For a strong Europe, we need to unmask the national state’s real destructive essence. Another fundamental concept is the identity, the concept that has to be adapted in accordance with nowadays cosmopolitanism, taking into account the fluidity of globalism. Only through this change of view, we can build a new face for our continent and the structure of a new European Union, according to the new needs of citizens.
EU Facing Challenges: Migrants and Relations with Superpowers – Quo Vadis Europe after European Elections in 2019
EU Facing Challenges: Migrants and Relations with Superpowers – Quo Vadis Europe after European Elections in 2019
(EU Facing Challenges: Migrants and Relations with Superpowers – Quo Vadis Europe after European Elections in 2019)
- Author(s):Gordana Gasmi
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Migration Studies, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
- Page Range:41-59
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:EU future; migrants; Parliament; European elections
- Summary/Abstract:Analysis of the European Union’s (EU) future seems to get encouraging assessments despite Brexit and current challenges, such as migrants, terrorism, sustainable economic growth, relations with superpowers and climate change. Good news for decreasing the existing democratic deficit in the Union is the fact that the turnout of voters at European elections (2019) was over 50 percent for the first time in decades. Furthermore, the most recent polls show that 68% of Europeans deem that their country benefits from EU membership. It is the highest score seen since 1983. The outcome of those EU citizens’ positive sentiments is the fact that the Eurosceptics, nationalist right parties, divided into two groups, do not have great influence in the new Parliament. Why is it so important to analyze European elections for the future of the Union? The answer lies in the significant role of the European Parliament in the overall institutional structure and in the decision-making process of the EU. However, citizens of the EU Member States have very high expectations related to more effective EU policies in the control of immigration. The complexity of the migrant crisis is also complemented by the mix of economic migrants with war refugees. Is it on the international scene “Europe - Fortress” or Europe without borders, remains to be seen through the solution of the migrant crisis in the upcoming mid-term period. Another vital determinant item for the future of the EU represents its relations with superpowers: USA, China and Russia. The vital question of the future positive development of the Union depends on the EU’s capacity to make effective decisions, both on the external political agenda, and even more internally in terms of stimulating economic growth and sustainable development, as well as to build an effective migration and asylum policy.
Why CEE Countries Remain Strongly Pro-European-Oriented? A Case Study - Romania and its Economic Benefits from the EU
Why CEE Countries Remain Strongly Pro-European-Oriented? A Case Study - Romania and its Economic Benefits from the EU
(Why CEE Countries Remain Strongly Pro-European-Oriented? A Case Study - Romania and its Economic Benefits from the EU)
- Author(s):Andrei Rădulescu
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Government/Political systems, Economic development, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development
- Page Range:61-75
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:EU integration; Romanian economy; production function
- Summary/Abstract:Romania was the leader of the economic growth and development in Central and Eastern Europe over the past two decades, an evolution strongly influenced by the EU integration process. The GDP/capita at purchasing power parity as a weight of the Euro Area increased from around 20% in 2000 to above 60% in 2018, while the nominal GDP/capita outpaced EUR 10,000 last year. There can be noticed important differences between the pre-crisis and the post-crisis cycle. However, at present the Romanian economy is confronted again with the twin deficits challenge. On the other hand, the mid-run outlook maintains positive for Romania, an evolution supported by the recent contribution of the production factors to the dynamics of the potential GDP. In this paper we implement standard econometric tools in order to analyze the macro-financial developments in Romania over the past decades and to calibrate a mid-run macroeconomic scenario.
Western Balkans, Reforms and Eurointegrations
Western Balkans, Reforms and Eurointegrations
(Western Balkans, Reforms and Eurointegrations)
- Author(s):Mirjana Maksimović, Nada G. Novaković
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development
- Page Range:77-103
- No. of Pages:27
- Keywords:European Union; Balkans; integration; peace; transition; rule of law
- Summary/Abstract:The subject of this research is the processes of transition and reform in the Balkans and integration into the European Union (EU). These processes have their historical, political, economic, social causes and consequences. The efforts and efforts to integrate the countries of the Western Balkans (WB) into the European space are emphasized. The question is: can the Western Balkan countries help each other in further regional and European integration? The assumption is that the knowledge and experience gained so far about the aforementioned integrations is poorly used, but that there are realistic social and economic assumptions to accelerate the reforms of these societies. The countries of the Western Balkans should learn from the positive experiences of EU member states, but also adapt normative and other solutions to their own social circumstances. Furthermore, the authors refer to the emergence and meaning of the term Western Balkans, which came to the limelight from the beginning of the 20th century, and revived in the last decade of the same century, when it is most commonly used to denote an atmosphere of intolerance, hatred, conflict, war and division. Such an atmosphere dominated the breakup of Yugoslavia and resulted in the warlike dissolution of society and the common state. These processes are an obstacle to the reforms, democratization, economic progress and European integration of the Western Balkan countries. However, the intense work and desire for EU integration in recent years, in these countries, have contributed to making conflicts in the past a barrier to further development
Neoliberalism, Inequalities and Social Movements in the European Union
Neoliberalism, Inequalities and Social Movements in the European Union
(Neoliberalism, Inequalities and Social Movements in the European Union)
- Author(s):Mirjana Dokmanović, Neven V. Cvetićanin
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economic policy, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems, Welfare systems, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
- Page Range:105-125
- No. of Pages:21
- Keywords:neoliberal policy; European inequalities; social Europe; social justice; European social movements
- Summary/Abstract:The paper discusses the growing literature on the interrelations between neoliberal policy and rising inequalities in the European Union, and their impact to the growing social movements. The analysis shows that inequalities within the EU member states and between them are the results of the current EU policy due to fostering marketization, trade liberalization, privatization and financialization at the expense of social, economic and political rights of the majority. This trend has induced social movements to campaign and advocate for social changes. These civil society networks share same position in demanding transformation of the current ‘market Europe’ into ‘social Europe’. Their proposals to counter economic difficulties are based on introducing transformative economies that ‘works for people’. They advocate for alternative economic models, prioritizing socioeconomic justice, gender justice, tax justice, food justice and environmental justice. Thus, their position is far from populist ‘radical right’. The analysis also shows that these social movement networks may constitute corrective to democracy.
The Development of the Left Transnational Political Associations in Europe
The Development of the Left Transnational Political Associations in Europe
(The Development of the Left Transnational Political Associations in Europe)
- Author(s):Aleksandar Andrija Pejović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Labor relations, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development
- Page Range:127-145
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:International political associations; Socialist International; European Parliament; Progressive Alliance; Regionalism
- Summary/Abstract:This article explains the wider background of the forms of transnational political organisations on the political left that have passed a long way since the 19th century Socialist International and the first tries to gather various leftist political organisations in order to foster cooperation and communication at an international level. In recent years, we are seeing three divergent processes influencing primarily leftist parties’ associations. First, on the global level, the split within the Socialist International and the creation of the Progressive Alliance. Second, the functioning of the European Parliament and its impact on the work of parties in Europe and their cooperation in the European context. Finally, the crisis situation in Europe where a visible change of approach of the electorate towards the mainstream political parties is having a heavy toll on the functioning of a number of traditional parties and their positioning in the European and international scene. This creates a very interesting political situation which transforms the way how the international
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- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences
- Page Range:147-149
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