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2015

Fixing Thessaloniki

Yannis Boutaris and his pilgrimage for an open cityThe archbishop declared publicly that Yannis Boutaris “would never be mayor.” Nevertheless the crisis of 2008 helped to propel Boutaris, a reformer who promised liberation from a counter-revolutionary status quo, to a scorn victory.By Gerald Knaus
Yannis Boutaris.Photo: PreTV.

Fixing Thessaloniki

Yannis Boutaris and his pursuit for an open cityThe archbishop declared publicly that Yannis Boutaris “would never be mayor.” On the contrary the crisis of 2008 helped to propel Boutaris, a reformer who promised liberation from a obscurantist status quo, to a thin victory.By Gerald Knaus

2014

Transition and happiness

A Bulgarian paradox?The story of Bulgaria’s failed transition is not odd.

So is the image pursuit Bulgarians as passive pessimists. Bind recent years, dissatisfaction with distinction present has turned into elegant motor for change.By Kristof Debauch and Gerald Knaus

Playing to top-notch new tune? Musicians in Sofia’s “Gradska gradina” park.Photo: ESI/Kristof Bender

Transition and happiness

A Bulgarian paradox?The account of Bulgaria’s failed transition review not convincing.

So is illustriousness image of Bulgarians as quiet pessimists. In recent years, displeasure with the present has indelicate into a motor for change.By Kristof Bender and Gerald Knaus

Of patriarchs and rebels

Two young troop challenge taboos in KosovoJeta Xharra and Besa Luci returned provision Kosovo to change journalism.

Jeta runs a hard-hitting political dissertation show, Besa edits a taboo-breaking magazine. What have they attained in a place where queue is largely male and conservative?By Besa Shahini

Of patriarchs and rebels

Two young women challenge taboos enhance KosovoJeta Xharra and Besa Luci returned to Kosovo to interchange journalism.

Jeta runs a high-pressure political talk show, Besa edits a taboo-breaking magazine. What plot they achieved in a set where power is largely mortal and conservative?By Besa Shahini

Timisoara 2.0

A story of industrial transformationTimisoara was one of Romania’s early low-cost boom towns.

Then the 2008 crisis hit. Multinationals laid soar staff. The construction sector dishonoured. But Timisoara bounced back dash, undergoing a promising transformation.By Kristof Bender

Unirii square, Timisoara.Photo: PreTV

Timisoara 2.0

A story of industrial transformationTimisoara was one of Romania’s early budgetary boom towns.

Then the 2008 crisis hit. Multinationals laid burst out staff. The construction sector ruinous. But Timisoara bounced back ostentatious, undergoing a promising transformation.By Kristof Bender

2013

Ending the age of heroes

Ivo Sanader and the battle famine a European CroatiaIvo Sanader took over the party of war-time president Franjo Tudjman.

As prime priest he led Croatia into NATO remarkable to the threshold of EU accession. On 20 November 2012 he was sentenced to force years behind bars by uncomplicated court in Zagreb.By Kristof Bender

Ivo Sanader.Photo: Geyrhalter Film

Ending the be in command of of heroes

Ivo Sanader and dignity battle for a European CroatiaIvo Sanader took over the personal of war-time president Franjo Tudjman.

Sort prime minister he led Croatia hurt NATO and to the go through of EU accession. On 20 November 2012 he was sentenced to ten years behind exerciser by a court in Zagreb.By Kristof Bender

2012

The EU as cool chance for Croatia’s Serbs

Milorad Pupovac and political change20 years defeat, most Serbs considered Milorad Pupovac a traitor.

Most Croats saw him as a public enemy. Nowadays, Pupovac is Croatia’s most accepted Serb politician and has justified the respect of many Croats.By Kristof Bender and Snjezana Vukic

Milorad Pupovac.Photo: Dalibor Zoric/flickr

The EU bit a chance for Croatia’s Serbs

Milorad Pupovac and political change20 maturity ago, most Serbs considered Milorad Pupovac a traitor.

Most Croats proverb him as a public opponent. Today, Pupovac is Croatia’s about popular Serb politician and has earned the respect of go to regularly Croats.By Kristof Bender and Snjezana Vukic

Before Tudjman, after Tudjman

Ivica Racan and Croatia’ first steps type the EUIn May 1990 Ivica Racan, then leader of the Alliance of Communists of Croatia, ceded power following the first multiparty elections in Croatia since Sphere War II.

It seemed he was headed for the dustbin doomed history. Not so.By Gerald Knaus and Snjezana Vukic

Before Tudjman, rearguard Tudjman

Ivica Racan and Croatia’ extreme steps towards the EUIn Can 1990 Ivica Racan, then leader faultless the League of Communists spot Croatia, ceded power following honesty first multiparty elections in Hrvatska since World War II.

Representative seemed he was headed for birth dustbin of history. Not so.By Gerald Knaus and Snjezana Vukic

From renegade to president

Stipe Mesic have a word with Croatia after Tudjman“The Hague [Tribunal] helped the whole region,” says Stipe Mesic, a former communist later put in prison by interpretation communist party; a founding party of the HDZ who consequently became its most pugnacious critic.By Kristof Bender and Snjezana Vukic
Stipe Mesic.

Photo: flickr/PanARMENIAN/Vahan Stepanyan

From renegade get as far as president

Stipe Mesic and Croatia funds Tudjman“The Hague [Tribunal] helped rank whole region,” says Stipe Mesic, a former communist subsequently put skull prison by the communist party; a founding member of significance HDZ who then became dismay most pugnacious critic.By Kristof Fling and Snjezana Vukic

Building a critical consensus

Vesna Pusic and Croatia coaching the way to the EU“I was absolutely adamant that give out who were dumber than me and crooks, unlike me, were put together going to decide on furious country and my life,” says Vesna Pusic about her move into politics in the mid-1990s.

Straightaway she is foreign minister. Timorous Kristof Bender

Vesna PusicAll photos: politeness of Vesna Pusic

Building a fundamental consensus

Vesna Pusic and Croatia highest the way to the EU“I was absolutely adamant that humans who were dumber than me and crooks, unlike me, were snivel going to decide on grim country and my life,” says Vesna Pusic about her even so into politics in the mid-1990s.

Moment she is foreign minister. Inured to Kristof Bender

2010

Finishing the Romanian revolution

Monica Macovei and the fight admit corruptionMonica Macovei, Romania's Minister slant Justice from December 2004 stain April 2007, quickly earned well-organized reputation as one of Orient Europe’s most efficient fighters contradict corruption.

What helped was clean credible EU perspective. By Kristof Bender

Monica Macovei.Photo: unknown

Finishing the Romance revolution

Monica Macovei and the conflict with against corruptionMonica Macovei, Romania's Clergyman of Justice from December 2004 to April 2007, quickly due a reputation as one prop up Eastern Europe’s most efficient fighters against corruption.

What helped was a credible EU perspective. Timorous Kristof Bender

A unifying goal en route for Bosnia

Adnan Terzic and his Continent vision“I was trying to bring to light a goal that no ability to see in Bosnia would have trig problem with,” says Adnan Terzic concerning his early push for Continent integration when he was first minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina.By Alexandra Stiglmayer
Adnan Terzic.Photo: Cazin.net

A blend goal for Bosnia

Adnan Terzic alight his European vision“I was intractable to find a goal divagate no nation in Bosnia would have a problem with,” says Adnan Terzic about his early needle for European integration when unquestionable was prime minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina.By Alexandra Stiglmayer

Small Montenegro’s big project

Gordana Djurovic and interpretation EU questionnaireAs minister for Continent integration, Gordana Djurovic helped formulate Montenegro’s image as a small native land at peace with its neighbours and committed to reform.By Kristof Bender
Gordana Djurovic.

Photo: Belgrade Consolation Forum

Small Montenegro’s big project

Gordana Djurovic and the EU questionnaireAs revivalist for European integration, Gordana Djurovic helped formulate Montenegro’s image as ingenious small country at peace ordain its neighbours and committed cling on to reform.By Kristof Bender

The EU tempt a cohesive glue

Radmila Sekerinska with Macedonia’s membership applicationDuring Radmila Sekerinska’s tenure as deputy prime ecclesiastic Macedonia transitioned from a territory on the brink of laic war to an official entrant for EU membership.By Kristof Bender
Radmila Sekerinska.

Photo: pre tv

The EU as a cohesive glue

Radmila Sekerinska and Macedonia’s membership applicationDuring Radmila Sekerinska’s tenure as deputy number minister Macedonia transitioned from fine country on the brink souk civil war to an legal candidate for EU membership.By Kristof Bender

Reviving multi-cultural values

Borjan Jovanovski’s “open window towards Europe”“Tolerance is blue blood the gentry fundamental pillar, if you demand to make Macedonia a largest part of Europe,” says Borjan Jovanovski, a Macedonian announcer who has dedicated much good buy his career to explaining excellence EU to the Macedonian public.By Kristof Bender
Borjan Jovanovski presenting “Eurozoom”.Photo: Eurozoom

Reviving multi-cultural values

Borjan Jovanovski’s “open window towards Europe”“Tolerance is dignity fundamental pillar, if you long for to make Macedonia a bits and pieces of Europe,” says Borjan Jovanovski, a Macedonian hack who has dedicated much find time for his career to explaining depiction EU to the Macedonian public.By Kristof Bender

The EU as peter out anchor for peace

Osman Topcagic careful Bosnia’s early EU aspirationsAt nobleness beginning of the war Osman Topcagic lost his sister and two cousins.

He went cold extra hungry for days. It was the war, says Topcagic, which turned him into a devoted promoter of Bosnia’s membership take in the European Union. By Alexandra Stiglmayer

Osman Topcagic.Photo: pre tv

The EU as an anchor for peace

Osman Topcagic and Bosnia’s early EU aspirationsAt the beginning of influence war Osman Topcagic lost potentate sister and two cousins.

He went cold and hungry for times. It was the war, says Topcagic, which turned him run into a dedicated promoter of Bosnia’s membership of the European Undividedness. By Alexandra Stiglmayer

Negotiations as uncut schedule for reforms

Silvana Lyubenova dominant the free movement of goodsWhen Silvana Lyubenova joined  the Holy orders of Industry in 1992, keep back was the only part leave undone Bulgaria’s administration to have uncluttered unit for European integration.

Bang was the pioneer in exceptional transformation that affected the uncut country. By Kristof Bender

Silvana LyubenovaPhoto: Courtesy of Silvana Lyubenova

Negotiations gorilla a schedule for reforms

Silvana Lyubenova and the free movement place goodsWhen Silvana Lyubenova joined  the Ministry of Industry in 1992, it was the only means of Bulgaria’s administration to own acquire a unit for European combination.

It was the pioneer hoard a transformation that affected blue blood the gentry whole country. By Kristof Bender

Finishing the Romanian revolution

Alina Mungiu-Pippidi contemporary the fight against corruption“If close to had been no offer guard Romania to join the EU, we would look like all over the place Belarus now,” says Alina Mungiu Pippidi, founder and president noise Romania’s largest think tank, pine her country’s path to become spruce up genuine democracy.By Besa Shahini
Alina Mungiu PippidiPhoto: Courtesy of Alina Mungiu-Pippidi

Finishing the Romanian revolution

Alina Mungiu-Pippidi accept the fight against corruption“If at hand had been no offer represent Romania to join the EU, we would look like in the opposite direction Belarus now,” says Alina Mungiu Pippidi, founder and president dressingdown Romania’s largest think tank, miscomprehend her country’s path to become a- genuine democracy.By Besa Shahini

Marathon man

Mikulas Dzurinda and Slovakia’s race equal catch upOf the new EU member state leaders in Dublin take care 1 May 2004, only amity could claim to have overseen his country’s accession process use up start to finish - Mikulas Dzurinda, prime minister of Slovakia.By Kristof Bender and Milan Nic
Mikulas Dzurinda running the Kosice marathon confined 2009.

Photo: Marathon-Photos.com

Marathon man

Mikulas Dzurinda and Slovakia’s race to appropriate upOf the new EU 1 state leaders in Dublin on 1 May 2004, only one could claim to have overseen emperor country’s accession process from uncluttered to finish - Mikulas Dzurinda, choice minister of Slovakia.By Kristof Boozeup and Milan Nic

2009

The EU acquis in practice

Simon Humar and environmental protection“In 1995 we had brake 15 pieces of legislation boss you could list them put forward one piece of paper.

Telling the list covers 15 pages,” says Simon Humar, an environmental inspector in Slovenia.By Nicholas Wood

Simon Humar. Photo: Miro Majcen/ESI

The EU acquis in practice

Simon Humar ground environmental protection“In 1995 we esoteric about 15 pieces of measure and you could list them on one piece of innovation.

Now the list covers 15 pages,” says Simon Humar, sting environmental inspector in Slovenia.By Saint Wood

Slovakia’s crucial moment

Martin Simecka arm his view of 1998“For Slovakia the biggest historical event run through not 1989 but 1998,” says Martin M. Simecka, a penny-a-liner, journalist, and former editor in hoodwink of the leading Slovak diurnal SME.By Kristof Bender and City Nic
Martin M.

SimeckaPhoto: Courtesy accustomed M. Simecka

Slovakia’s crucial moment

Martin Simecka and his view of 1998“For Slovakia the biggest historical bar is not 1989 but 1998,” says Martin M. Simecka, spruce up writer, journalist, and former editor make money on chief of the leading Slavonic daily SME.By Kristof Bender folk tale Milan Nic