All articles by - Blerim Vela
Blerim Vela is a PhD researcher on Contemporary European Studies at the University of Sussex in the UK. His research focuses on the influence of the EU accession process on the functioning of the national parliaments of candidate states in the Western Balkans. In the past he has worked for WFD, UNDP and OSCE in different countries.
Elections — a chance to change the system, or simply change the government?
What we can expect based on past experiences.
Reforming the electoral system through a citizens’ assembly?
We need to involve citizens, not only parties, in the process of reinventing democracy.
“Border correction” leads to the suspension of reason
The Gordian knot of border correction and import tariffs is self-tied.
Kosovo’s opposition parties need to suggest as well as scrutinize
Lack of coordination and policy suggestions preventing effective opposition in parliament.