Vangelov, Ognen (2023) The French Proposal: A Turning Point in the Balkans or a Dead End? FOREIGN POLICY REVIEW, 16 (1). pp. 160-172. ISSN 1588-7855 (print); 2064-9428 (online)
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Abstract
North Macedonia’s long-standing bid for EU accession was hindered by a Bulgarian veto that had lasted for two years until a French proposal emerged as a last-minute solution. However, this proposal presents potential pitfalls for new vetoes and has exacerbated political polarization in North Macedonia, thereby threatening inter- ethnic relations in the country. The proposal requires North Macedonia to include ethnic Bulgarians in its constitutional preamble, a move that seems unlikely given the opposition’s firm resistance to any such constitutional amendment. This raises questions about the EU’s decision to comply with the Bulgarian demands and the likelihood of achieving a sustainable solution to long-standing bilateral issues.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | North Macedonia, Bulgaria, EU accession negotiations, Bulgarian veto, French proposal, constitutional amendment, interethnic tensions |
| Subjects: | J Political Science / politológia > JA Political science (General) / politológia általában |
| Depositing User: | Beáta Bavalicsné Kerekes |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jul 2023 08:01 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jul 2023 08:01 |
| URI: | http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/170665 |
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