ANALYSIS ON EUROPEAN FUTURE OF MACEDONIA: THE GREEK OBSTACLES ON THE NAME ISSUE

Abstract

Macedonia as a candidate for admission to the European Union (EU) has difficulty in meeting the criteria for membership, but also in solving problems that arise with the name of the country. In the framework of this paper will analyze international relations Macedonia - EU, in particular importance will be given to the impact that makes Greece from within as a member of the EU. Also, will analyze the decision of the International Court of Justice relating to compliance with the Interim Agreement between Greece and Macedonia, its potential impacts, and will analyze the opinions of citizens about this issue. At the end, conclusions and recommendations are issued in order to facilitate the path of Macedonia towards the EU

Keywords

• International Relations, Macedonia, EU Integration

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