From feudal socialism to feudal democracy - the trials and tribulations of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

The amicus curiae opinion provided by the Council of Europe Venice Commission has been evoked by intellectuals, journalists and opposition leaders who have challenged the Law, in particular for its scope which also covers the post-socialist period until 2006 (coinciding with the electoral victory of...

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Published inOpenDemocracy (London)
Main Author Spaskovska, Ljubica
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London OpenDemocracy 23.07.2014
Subjects
Amicus curiae
Citizenship
Decision making
Freedom of the press
Journalists
Politics
Progress reports
Riot control
Violence
Macedonia
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Summary:The amicus curiae opinion provided by the Council of Europe Venice Commission has been evoked by intellectuals, journalists and opposition leaders who have challenged the Law, in particular for its scope which also covers the post-socialist period until 2006 (coinciding with the electoral victory of VMRO-DPMNE). [...]in a country where political opponents are labelled as 'traitors', where individuals act, realise their political rights and are perceived first and foremost as ethnizens rather than citizens, are more easily mobilized over ethnic issues, where media freedom[5] is under threat and political parties do not respect the independence of state institutions, the escalation of violence is but a symptom.
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ISSN:1476-5888