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Comparative Analysis of the Situation of Ethnic Minorities in Kosovo and the Republic of North Macedonia
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Abstract
This paper aims at discussing the matter of the national minorities in Kosovo and the Republic of North Macedonia. Role, position and the rights of the national minorities are the key focus of this study. While the Balkan countries and some European countries have had issues with recognizing and sup... view more
This paper aims at discussing the matter of the national minorities in Kosovo and the Republic of North Macedonia. Role, position and the rights of the national minorities are the key focus of this study. While the Balkan countries and some European countries have had issues with recognizing and supporting the different ethnic communities living within their borders, Kosovo and the Republic of North Macedonia have, since their independence, recognized the existence of different communities as a given fact. Since gaining independence, they have constitutionally guaranteed all citizens freedom of association for the ‘accomplishment and protection of their political, economic, social, cultural and other rights and beliefs. Being a geographical part of the Western Balkans, these two countries have been delayed in the European integration process even though their peoples and governments aspire to become part of the European Union. I think that national minorities have an important role in this process because, in the past, these two states have been characterized by a lack of respecting the rights of national minorities. For this reason, both countries have faced a lack of internal stability and conflict with each other as a result of the lack of respect for the rights of respective national minorities.... view less
Keywords
ethnic group; minority; legal status; human rights; constitutional law; Southeastern Europe; Kosovo; democratization; political stability
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Law
Free Keywords
National Minorities; Ahtisaari plan; Ohrid Framework Agreement; Republic of North Macedonia
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 4001-4011
Journal
Path of Science, 5 (2019) 11
ISSN
2413-9009
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed