Problematika Srbska na cestě do Evropské unie

Abstract

The goal of this thesis is an analysis of the current problems in Serbia and their impact on its entry into Euro-Atlantic structures, particularly into the European Union. The thesis will examine Serbian integration trends as well as the EU policy towards the Western Balkan region, and Serbian relationships with NATO and the EU. Attention will be given to anti-integration factors of both objective and subjective character, especially to the issue of Kosovo and co-operation of Serbia with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.

The thesis is organized into three chapters. The first chapter outlines the characteristics of Serbia and its economic and political development since the fall of Milosević regime in 2000. The second chapter analyzes the integration trends of Serbia and its mutual relationship with the North Atlantic Treaty Pact and the European Union. Focus is given to the Central European Free Trade Agreement, integration of Serbia into the European Security Architecture, and approach of the European Union towards the Western Balkan countries and its relations with Serbia. The third chapter deals with current problems of Serbia and their impact on its admission into the EU. This chapter is focused on Serbian economy, the issue of minorities, the question of Kosovo in particular, Serbian co-operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and political and social climate in the country.