Recent articles
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Role of Central Executive Authorities in the Formation and Implementation of the State National Memory Policy in Ukraine
(Volume 20, Issue 3)Abstract In Ukraine there is a powerful public demand for national memory policy because, in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war, the awareness of the Ukrainian civil identity has intensified. Therefore, revising the system of public administration in the field of national memory is relevant, given the compliance with European standards for the formation and implementation of European collective memory. In view of this, this article is aimed at researching the central executive authorities...
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Contested Statehood and EU Integration: The Case of Bosnia and Herzegovina
(Volume 20, Issue 3)Abstract This article delves into the intricate relationship between contested statehood and European Union (EU) integration, explicitly focusing on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Since the early 1990s, amidst the dissolution of Yugoslavia and the EU’s enlargement efforts, BiH has grappled with challenges to its statehood, which have impeded its alignment with EU requirements. Despite being universally recognised as an independent state, BiH faces internal contestation, evident in its...
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Silent Struggles: Exploring Apathy and Civic Passivity among Czech Citizens in Debt Enforcement
(Volume 20, Issue 3)Abstract This research paper presents a novel contribution to the field by addressing an important and previously neglected issue: the impact of debt enforcement actions on the political views of Czech citizens. The study employs a qualitative research design and draws on data collected through interviews with individuals who have experienced debt enforcement. Specifically, the study focuses on how these individuals perceive state power and politics, revealing a concerning pattern of...
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Waiting for a Tragedy? Exploring the Czech Republic's Ability to Detect Radicalised Individuals
(Volume 20, Issue 3)Abstract Radicalisation had long been seen as something foreign, belonging more to Western Europe than to post-communist Central Europe. Considering the recent events in the Czech Republic and the 2022 Bratislava shooting, the article investigates the Concept of the Fight against Extremism and Prejudicial Hatred 2021–2026 to explore the currently involved stakeholders in its efforts to detect radicalised individuals vis-à-vis possible radicalisation-related threats emerging from its...
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Politicisation of the European Union in Slovenia in the Twenty Years of its Membership
(Volume 20, Issue 3)Abstract Ever since Slovenia became independent, the European idea has been viewed fondly by the political elite and the public. The absence of any successful Eurosceptic parties has meant the main goals concerning European integration became national projects. Euroscepticism has remained limited, although in more recent years politicisation has steadily grown through political parties’ positions on EU issues. At the same time, the country’s political elite has lost sight of the specific...