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The only textbook to provide a complete introduction to post-1989 Central and Southeast European politics, this dynamic volume provides a comprehensive account of the collapse of communism and the massive transformation that the region has witnessed. It brings together 23 leading specialists to trace the course of the dramatic changes accompanying democratization. The text provides country-by-country coverage, identifying common themes and enabling students to see which are shared throughout the area, giving them a sense of its unity and comparability whilst strengthening understanding around its many different trajectories. The dual thematic focus on democratization and Europeanization running through the text also helps to reinforce this learning process. Each chapter contains a factual overview to give the reader context concerning the region which will be useful for specialists and newcomers to the subject alike.

Post-communism --- Europe, Central --- Balkan Peninsula --- Politics and government --- Postcommunism --- World politics --- Communism --- Social Sciences --- Political Science --- Post-communism - Europe, Central --- Post-communism - Balkan Peninsula --- Europe, Central - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Balkan Peninsula - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Post-communism

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What impact has EU membership had on party politics in Central and Eastern Europe? Although there is an emerging body of literature on the Europeanization of political parties, most of these accounts focus exclusively on Western Europe. Drawing on a range of qualitative and quantitative approaches including detailed studies of party programmes and manifestos, analysis of the media, semi-structured interviews and expert surveys, this collection provides not just conceptually informed, but also empirically rooted analyses of party politics in Central and Eastern Europe during the first four years of EU membership. In particular, the contributions assess the impact of EU membership on parties’ internal balance of power, the use of European issues in inter-party competition, the role of transnational party federations and the broader role the EU plays in party politics. The findings not only shed light on the impact of EU membership on party organization and programmes, they also inform broader debates concerning the dynamics, fluidity and motors of party politics in Central and Eastern Europe. This book was based on a special issue of Journal of Communist Studies and Transition Politics.

Political parties --- Political sociology --- Eastern and Central Europe --- European Union --- Europe, Central --- Europe, Eastern --- Politics and government --- Political parties - Europe, Central --- Political parties - Europe, Eastern --- Europe, Central - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Europe, Eastern - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Political sociology --- -Political parties - Europe, Central

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The Visegrad Group, with its growing regional identity, despite the inherent differences between its members, became a model of successful regional cooperation. It could be considered an antidote to the emerging doubt about the idea of integration. The Visegrad Group has become the core of Central Europe as well as a reference point for other partners, including those from other continents. V4 has found a place in our consciousness in the political, social and cultural sphere, as well as in planning of business ventures. When speaking about the Visegrad Group, we are speaking about common interests, although we know that it does not mean unanimity. Strong, effective and determined Visegrad Group effectively strengthens the EU.

Security, International --- National security --- Sécurité nationale --- Visegrãd Group. --- Europe, Central --- Poland --- Europe centrale --- Pologne --- Politics and government --- Economic conditions --- Military policy --- Military policy. --- Politique et gouvernement --- Conditions économiques --- Politique militaire --- Visegrád Group. --- Sécurité nationale --- Visegrád Group. --- Conditions économiques --- Europe, Central - Economic conditions - 1989 --- -Europe, Central - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Europe, Central - Economic conditions - 1989 --- -Security, International

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Mass media --- Post-communism --- Europe, Eastern --- Europe, Central --- Political aspects --- Politics and government --- Mass media - Political aspects - Europe, Eastern --- Mass media - Political aspects - Europe, Central --- Post-communism - Europe, Eastern --- Post-communism - Europe, Central --- Europe, Eastern - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Europe, Central - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Mass media - Political aspects - Europe, Eastern --- -Mass media

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Political culture --- Europe, Central --- Europe, Eastern --- Politics and government --- Culture politique --- Europe centrale --- Europe de l'Est --- Politique et gouvernement --- Political culture - Europe, Central --- Political culture - Europe, Eastern --- Europe, Central - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Europe, Eastern - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Political culture