2nd International Conference

Western Balkans and the European Union.

Lessons From Past Enlargements, Challenges to Further Integrations
22-24 April 2015, Opatija, Croatia, Hotel Ambassador
WESTERN BALKANS AND THE EUROPEAN UNION.
LESSONS FROM PAST ENLARGEMENTS, CHALLENGES TO
FURTHER INTEGRATIONS
23-25th April 2015
Hotel Ambasador, Opatija, Croatia
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
10.00-10.15:
Welcome speeches:
Vinko Kandzija, Jean Monnet Chair, University of Riejeka
Srdjan Redzepagic, Professor, University Nice Sophia Antipolis
Xavier Richet, Jean Monnet Chair, University Sorbonne nouvelle
10.15-10. 45
Keynote addresses
Adam Trk, General Secretary, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest: New Industrial
Policy in the Catching-Up New Member States

11.30 14.00 Room

Chair Person and Reporter:
Richet Xavier, University Sorbonne nouvelle, France
Redzepagic Srdjan, University Nice Sophia Antipolis, France
Marouani Albert, University Nice Sophia Antipolis, France
Sructural dynamics of the Balkan countries in the context of the Euro-med
Nenovsky Nikolay, University Picardie Jules Berne, France
The Future of the Euro at the Balkans. Critical reflexions inspired by the current crisis
Brezinski Horst, TU Bergakademie, Freiberg, Germany
A German View on Eastern Enlargements in the Light of the Greek Crisis
Mustapha Ozer, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey
Expected benefits of deeper links with the EU
Portugal Duarte Antonio, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Getting out from the crisis: an assessment of the Portuguese policies
Matyushok Vladimir, RUDN, Moscow, Russia
Economic Cooperation between the EU and Russia in the Light of the Ukrainian Events
14.00 16.00 LUNCH
16.00 19.00 Room
Chair Person and Reporter:
Marouani Albert, University Nice Sophia Antipolis, France
Nenovsky Nikolay, University Picardie Jules Berne, France
Grubisic Zoran, Belgrade Banking Academy, Serbia
Exchange rate risk, capital inflow and credit activity in Western Balkan Countries
Balkanska Iskra, Institute of Economics, ABS, Sofia Bulgaria
Bulgaria and Romania EU integration process: Convergence or Divergence?
Houbenova-Delisivkova Tatiana, Institute of Economics, ABS, Sofia Bulgaria
Problems and Prospects of the Integration of Bulgaria to the EMU
Stojanovic Boban, University of Nis, Serbia
Zafiroski Jovan, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Macedonia
Geopolitical framework of European and Eurasian economic integration
Dedaj But, University of Pristina, Kosovo
Structural and institutional changes in Balkan countries: Case of Kosovo
Cinar Bekir, Epoka University, Albania
Albanian Integration Process: the Quality of Public Administration
20.00 GALA DINNER

Friday, April 24th, 2015

09.00 12.00 Room
Chair Person and Reporter:
Violaine Delteil, Universit Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris
Csuka Gyngy, University of Veszprem, Hungary
Richet Xavier, University Sorbonne nouvelle, France
FDI and Impact on the regional value chain in Balkan countries
Redzepagic Srdjan, University Nice Sophia Antipolis, France
Western Balkans on the road to the EU: Perspectives vs. Facts
Casey Bernard, University Warwick & LES, UK
Pension Reforms in the Balkans and their Neighbours
Guichard Jean-Paul, University Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
Les perspectives d'entres des pays balkaniques dans l'UE la lumire des expriences du
Portugal et de la Grce
Prelec Tena, London School of Economics, UK
Social compromises, transparency and anti-corruption policies
Gallgue Xavier, University of Orlans, France
Diversity of Capitalisms and European Integration: What Lessons for West Balkan countries?

12.30 13.15 CLOSING SESSION