WESTERN BALKANS BETWEEN EAST AND WEST
Volume: 50 pages, pdf
Description:
Citizens across the four countries do not perceive their governments to pay the most attention to quality of life issues that they care about. Citizens see European Union integration as a government priority, but do not connect government actions in this sphere with improvements to healthcare, employment, the cost of living, etc. Media narratives in all four countries align with citizens’ outlook. News coverage on European Union integration tends to focus on the institutional/policy level and not emphasize tangible impact.