Deficiencies in the Rule of Law in Slovenia in the Context of Central and Eastern Europe
Purpose:
The article seeks to fill the gap in the existing research by first analyzing the interplay between the rule of law and its compliance in the CEE region in the context of the EU accession process; and second, by identifying key reform measures taken against corruption and clientelism in the CEE accession process; and third, by outlining the factors that have played a crucial role in this process and now affect the quality of the rule of law in the CEE region, particularly in Slovenia.
Design/Methods/Approach:
The methods employed include an analysis of EU documents and qualitative interviews carried out in Slovenia.
Findings:
In Slovenia, as well as in other CEE countries, informal institutions play an important role in a number of policy areas, but the majority of respondents find healthcare and the judiciary most affected.
Practical Implications:
This article will probably be a valid source to those in search of more empirically based studies of informal intuitions in Slovenia, especially as regards corruption and networking. It will be of practical use to those in charge of corruption prevention and proper policy making.
Originality/Value:
This article presents one the most in-depth analyses of Slovenian informal policy. It is enriched by views of external researchers.
UDC: 343.352(497.4)
Keywords: informal institutions, rule of law, corruption, Slovenia