The Balkans Legal, Economic and Social Studies (BLESS) is a multidisciplinary academic journal that publishes high-quality research and analysis in the fields of law, politics, social sciences, and humanities. Focused on the dynamic and diverse region of the Western Balkans, the journal provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage with pressing issues and emerging trends within the region and beyond. With a commitment to fostering intellectual discourse and regional understanding, BLESS welcomes contributions that are rigorous, innovative, and impactful, addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions of its scope. BLESS is organised by the Western Balkans Competence Center located in the University of Szeged, Hungary.

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)

The research and the e-journal were supported by the Humanities and Social Sciences Cluster of the Centre of Excellence for Interdisciplinary Research, Development and Innovation of the University of Szeged. The authors are members of the Western Balkans Center.

Published: 2025-12-22

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.1-20
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.21-32
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.33-42

Hidden Potential

Unpacking the Causes of Labor Force Inactivity in Western Balkan Countries

Marija Andonova, Stefan Tanevski, Gábor Dávid Kiss, Mercédesz Mészáros

43-57

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.43-57
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.58-69
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.70-79

Aspects of the Identity of Hungarians in Vojvodina

Past and Present

Sabina Halupka Rešetar, Márk Csőke, Ádám Domonkos

80-92

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.80-92
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.93-110
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.111-126
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14232/bless.2025.2.127-137

Црногорски мит

Андрас Маtе-Тоt

1-51

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