EUROPEAN UNION ENLARGEMENT POLICY IN THE BALKANS

The enlargement policy of the European Union (EU) is constantly changing. After the enlargement methodology was revised, the question became of current interest. However, very little empirical research has been carried out to determine the effectiveness of changes. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the effectiveness of changes in enlargement policies. The results of the analysis showed the uneven behavior of the EU in relation to the candidate countries. This suggests the need for fair approach to candidates on the Balkan Peninsula.
Keywords: European Union, integration, process, Western Balkans, methodology