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Transformation of the Croatian Party System in the Process of EU Accession

The aim of this chapter is to examine the Europeanization of the Croatian party system. First, the concept of Europeanization of political parties and party systems and the differences between party system Europeanization in Western and Eastern Europe is discussed. Then, an analysis of the early moments of the Europeanization of Croatian parties during the 1990s is given. Further, the profound transformation of the Croatian party system after the beginning of the process of European integration in 2000 and especially since the start of the accession negotiations in 2005 is examined. Finally, the development of the party system after accession in 2013 and the European Parliament by-election which elected first Croatian Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) is examined

party system ; Europeanization ; EU ; Croatia ; EU accession

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