A historical approach to the process of Albania's accession to the European Union
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Albania; European Union; EU enlargement; Copenhagen Criteria; Stabilization and Association Treaty; Western Balkans.Abstract
The purpose of this article is to discuss the recent history of Albania within the framework of its accession process to the European Union. We will take an approach to the adaptation of this country to liberal democracy and the market economy since the collapse of the so-called real socialism, which adopted unique characteristics in Albania, until the present moment, placing special emphasis on the relationship of the Balkan nation with the community institutions.
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