Democratizing Central and Eastern Europe - 9781138716643

Taylor & Francis

Democratizing Central and Eastern EuropeSuccesses and failures of the European Union\nAuthor(s): Luca Tomini\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138716643, 978-1138716643\nSynopsis\nAt first, it was believed that accession to the EU would have a positive effect on the process of democratization in former communist countries. However, over time it became clear that difficulties with the democratic system endured in a number of these countries. \n\nThis book reconsiders the results of the process of democratization in Central and Eastern Europe and evaluates the nature and effectiveness of the Europeanization process. It comparatively explores the process of democratic consolidation and accession to the European Union in Poland, Slovakia and Bulgaria. Using these case studies, the book assesses the impact of the EU on the accountability and integrity of governments in this part of Europe.\n\nThis text will be of key .