40 Questions
What was the economic situation like in Yugoslavia in 1990?
Incomes increased and the country prospered.
When did the economic miracle in Yugoslavia collapse?
In September or October of 1990.
What event triggered the dissolution of Yugoslavia according to the text?
Slovenia and Croatia independence referendums in June 1991.
How did people generally feel in Yugoslavia until September or October of 1990?
Optimistic and prosperous.
What role did ethnicity play among ordinary people in former Yugoslavia according to the text?
It was mainly triggered by political elites.
Why did Serbia start preparing for dissolution according to the text?
When Serbia went bankrupt.
What is one of the reasons provided for the EU to address the issue of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Because the country is in economic and political deadlock
What is suggested as a potential agreement option between Serbia and Kosovo?
An agreement similar to Eastern and Western Germany
How is Montenegro connected to other countries in the region according to the text?
Tightly connected with Croatia and Serbia
What would happen once North Macedonia and Montenegro commence or complete accession talks according to the text?
Powerful spill-over effects benefiting other Western Balkan countries
What is stated about the burden on the EU budget if it were to address the issues in the Western Balkans?
Negligible burden on the EU budget
What is suggested as a symbolic signal that addressing the issues in the Western Balkans would send according to the text?
A signal of democratization
What was the main focus of representation in the federal and provincial institutions?
The ethnic group
Why was ethnicity considered extremely important for building a career?
To achieve 'ethnic justice'
What was perceived as a general feeling by the people in the context of ethnicity?
Ethnic injustice
What factor does the text suggest could have potentially saved Yugoslavia from dissolution?
Democracy and democratisation
What prompted the communist oligarchy to turn to separatism according to the text?
Loss of power due to pro-democracy movements
Why did Franjo Tuđman miscalculate the Serbian response to Croatian independence?
He misunderstood the historical relationship between Serbs and Croats
What was Slobodan Milošević's main miscalculation according to the text?
Having no exit strategy
What international support could have potentially helped save Yugoslavia, according to the text?
International support for democratization of socialist countries
What potential outcome could have been achieved if Yugoslavia had embraced democratization according to the text?
EU membership acceptance
What was one of the main reasons behind the resistance of the communist oligarchy to democratic reforms according to the text?
Potential loss of power and influence
When was the Democratic Party formally founded?
February 1990
What was the initial aim of the Democratic Party when it was founded?
To save the Yugoslav project
Why did the author leave the Democratic Party in late 1990?
Because the party became nationalist
What historic event in Serbia made it impossible to run a democratic party?
Nationalist movements in power and opposition
What was a flaw in Brussels' strategy towards the Western Balkans according to the text?
The EU focuses on problems it cannot resolve
What historic mistake does the author suggest the EU is currently committing?
Risking losing its credibility by not delivering on enlargement promises
Why does the text mention that there was no need for the author to do something in Macedonia?
Because the author's father was already active there
'There has never been overwhelming interest in Serbia, in Bosnia and Herzegovina or in Croatia in joining the EU.' What does this statement imply?
'EU ambitions are entirely dependent on their nationalist interests being satisfied.'
'The other big mistake is that the EU is trying to have a geopolitical role in the Balkans, without having any geopolitical instruments.' What does this statement suggest?
'The EU lacks necessary tools to play its desired role.'
What is Serbia's attitude towards resolving the issue of Kosovo's independence for EU membership?
Serbia is not interested in sacrificing its nationalistic interests for EU membership.
Why did the EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania stall?
Because of a Dutch veto against Albania and a Bulgarian veto against North Macedonia.
What reasons are cited for objections to Albania's accession to the EU?
Concerns about drugs, crime, and other problems in Albania.
Why were several EU countries opposed to Turkey joining the EU around 2000?
Primarily because Turkey is a Muslim country.
Why does the text suggest it won't be easy for Kosovo and Albania to gain EU admittance?
Due to their historical conflicts with other EU nations.
What reason does the text give for Bulgaria exploiting the EU accession process?
To foster nationalist dissatisfaction within the country.
What does Germany's role in pushing for the accession talks suggest about its stance on North Macedonia?
Germany is a key supporter of North Macedonia's accession to the EU.
'Did Germany try hard enough?' in relation to EU accession talks implies what about Angela Merkel?
'Angela Merkel should have taken a stronger stance.'
'Everybody is in favour of opening negotiations with North Macedonia' indicates what about North Macedonia's status?
'North Macedonia enjoys widespread support for its accession.'
Learn about the establishment of the Democratic Party in Serbia in autumn 1989 and its formal inception in February 1990. Discover the party's pro-Yugoslav stance and its attempt to continue the tradition of the old Democratic Party.
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