ABSTRACT

This article examines the degree to which ethnic minority Serb legislators in the Kosovo Assembly were able to translate ‘presence’ in the form of guaranteed seats into ‘influence’ on decision-making processes. It seeks to analyse the importance of guaranteeing representation of minority groups in the parliament and to assess the factors that determine the degree to which minority legislators can effectively carry out their duties. The article intends to shed light on political, institutional and practical barriers hindering the ability of Serb legislators to influence agenda setting, scrutinise policies and legislation from the perspective of impact on their community, and oversee the work of the executive in legal implementation. Aside from challenges in enhancing the role of the Assembly in the aftermath of conflict, the article looks at institutional norms and procedures, factors incentivising legislators to engage in parliamentary proceedings, and resources required to support effective participation.

摘要

本文研究了科索沃议会中的少数民族塞族立法者能够将保证席位形式的“存在”转化为对决策过程的“影响”的程度。它旨在分析​​保证少数群体在议会中的代表性的重要性，并评估决定少数群体立法者能够有效履行职责的程度的因素。本文旨在阐明阻碍塞族立法者影响议程设置、从对社区的影响的角度审查政策和立法以及监督行政部门在法律实施中的工作的政治、体制和实际障碍。除了在加强大会在冲突后的作用方面的挑战之外，