Open Access
The Development of Slovenia in the European Union: Social Aspects
Author(s) -
Iryna Butyrska
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
ìstoriko-polìtičnì problemi sučasnogo svìtu
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2617-2372
pISSN - 2519-4518
DOI - 10.31861/mhpi2017.35-36.102-108
Subject(s) - modernization theory , state (computer science) , government (linguistics) , prime minister , political science , european union , politics , population , political economy , development economics , economic system , economic policy , sociology , economics , law , linguistics , philosophy , demography , algorithm , computer science
The author proves that the successful stability of independent Slovenia contributed to a number of factors, existing since its being incorporated in the SFRY. The factor, uniting the state has become the common goal – the aspiration to join the EU. The process of the European integration contributed to the modernization of a number of spheres, in particular social, cultural and economic ones. The global financial and economic crisis has revealed the turmoil in the economy of the state and its leadership was forced to gradually reduce a significant part of social privileges for the population. This caused the tension in the society and reduced the level of the national unity, having a negative impact on people’s wellbeing.
However, since 2014, the Prime Minister M. Cherar has been trying to restore people’s trust in the state. The situation is getting better; indicators of trust in government are increasing, which also points to state capacity and political regime stability in Slovenia.
Keywords: Slovenia, state stability, social sphere, government