If Europe says 'no' to Orban, it cannot say 'yes' to Vučić
A country without an independent judiciary and without independent control institutions has no chance of EU membership. Vučić is trying to further strengthen control over the judiciary and media in the country, while in foreign policy he is trying to offer something to everyone. The idea of 'stabilocracy' from the Angela Merkel era is not dead yet.
If Europe says ‘no’ to Orban, it cannot say ‘yes’ to Vučić A country cannot achieve EU membership without an independent judiciary and control institutions. Vučić is consolidating his control over the judiciary and media domestically. Simultaneously, he pursues a foreign policy of appeasing various parties, indicating the persistence of the ‘stabilocracy’ concept from the Merkel era.
- EU membership requires an independent judiciary and control institutions.
- Vučić is increasing his control over the judiciary and media within the country.
- Vučić’s foreign policy involves offering concessions to multiple parties.
- The concept of ‘stabilocracy’ from Angela Merkel’s time remains relevant.
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