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The study examines the European Union's strategy of linking membership offers to democratic reforms in the Western Balkans, particularly focusing on compliance with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the Dayton Peace Accord. Despite the appeal of EU membership for both political leaders and the public in the region, inconsistencies in meeting these conditions challenge the EU's effectiveness in promoting rule transfer and norm diffusion during the current enlargement process, presenting a significant puzzle for scholars of international relations.

The paper discusses the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies in improving working standards within multinational corporations (MNCs). It argues that for CSR to be impactful, firms must demonstrate a serious commitment to enforcing these policies, influenced largely by economic imperatives. Additionally, the paper emphasizes that CSR initiatives should be integrated into supportive political and institutional contexts to address challenges such as monitoring and governance, allowing labor to prioritize social over financial interests.