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Critical Analysis of Kosovo Legislation on Women’s Political Participation at the Municipal Level – International and European Standards

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Shala S., Robaj A., Musa E.

Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne studia nad prawem

2023

vol. 15

issue 2

135-156

Women constitute half of the population in Kosovo, thus representing half of the voters in elections. Given the high importance of women’s representation in local governance, Kosovo has approved relevant legislation to guarantee gender equality at this level. The purpose of this study is to critically analyse Kosovo’s legislation on women’s political participation rights in the country’s municipalities. The analysis of Kosovo legislation on gender equality, international standards, and statistical data on women’s representation in local governance in Kosovo proves that women are underrepresented in municipal-level politics, with an average of 14.5% during the last twenty-three years, much lower than the gender quota in Kosovo and the world average of 36%. This is due to the non-harmonisation of the electoral quota with the gender quota (50%), the non-implementation of Kosovo Law on Gender Equality, traditions, prejudice against women, and the reluctance of women to assume governing positions.

The Internal and External Factors: EU Contestation in Kosovo as a Peripheral Country

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Murati G., Shala S., Hoti A.

Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne studia nad prawem

2024

vol. 16

issue 1

100-124

Kosovo, as a peripheral country in the context of the EU integration process, remains a potential candidate country with one of the most isolated populations in the Western Balkan region. The citizens of Kosovo are still unable to travel to EU countries without a visa. Unfortunately, this process has been a condition with Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, facilitated by the EU. This article assesses the influence of both processes, from the internal and external perspective, on the contestation of the EU’s actress among different actors in Kosovo – political elites, experts, and citizens. An analysis of existing relevant research, statistical data of national and international organizations, and above thirty media articles published between 2015 and 2023, shows a decline in Kosovo citizens’ trust in the EU from 89% in 2015 to 73% in 2022, and lately a substantial drop with only 42%.

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Critical Analysis of Kosovo Legislation on Women’s Political Participation at the Municipal Level – International and European Standards

The Internal and External Factors: EU Contestation in Kosovo as a Peripheral Country