The Role of the Parliament in European Integration: Croatia’s Lessons for Ukraine
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Copernican Journal of Law, 2024, No. 1, s. 17-38
https://doi.org/10.71042/CJL01202402Autorzy
The Role of the Parliament in European Integration: Croatia’s Lessons for Ukraine
After Ukraine was granted the status of a candidate for EU membership in June 2022, the cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union has reached a new level. Such development poses challenges for the Parliament of Ukraine, which is simultaneously facing the challenges of war. It is crucial to identify, what examples from foreign experience can be explored and which good practices can be adopted to enhance parliamentary mechanisms for European integration of Ukraine. A relevant case study of successful European integration of Croatia is presented in the article. Drawing from the Croatian experience, examination of official documents, parliamentary records, and legislative acts, the article makes an overview of some adaptations conducted for successful integration of Croatia into the EU.
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