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The document discusses Europeanization of Albania through its relationship with the European Union. It provides background on Albania and its history of isolationism and instability. It outlines the major milestones in Albania's relationship with the EU, from initial agreements in the 1990s to its application for EU membership in 2009. The research aims to analyze the extent to which EU policies have promoted transformation of Albania's institutions according to European democratic norms. While some adaptation has occurred, particularly in legal frameworks, the document hypothesizes that real transformation has not been successful due to reluctance from political elites and a lack of internal pressure for change.
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European norms with a balkan spice
- 1. European norms with a Balkan spice? The Europeanization of Albania
- 3. Relations with the EU 1992 Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the EU and Albania – Phare Eligibility 1999 Stabilization and Association Process and Autonomous Trade Preferences 2000 Albania becomes “potential candidate” in Feira European Council 2001 The Goteborg European Council invites the Commission to present draft negotiating directives for the negotiation of a SAA 2002 Negotiating Directives for the negotiation of a SAA with Albania are adopted 2003 Launch of SAA negotiations 2006 Signature of the Stabilization and Association Agreement 2007 Signature of a visa facilitation agreement between Albania and the EU 2008 Revised European Partnership 2009 Entry into force of the Stabilization and Association Agreement Albania submits its application for EU membership Albania returns the Commission’s questionnaire Albania fails to get the visa liberalization regime
- 5. Research Question to what extent the EU policies toward Albania cause the Europeanization of the decision-making institutions the country