European dimension of Balkan transport policy

The study of transport policy imposed the need for a thorough analysis and elaboration of numerous and heterogeneous aspects related to the transport on state level, region level and EU level. Process of globalization and trade activities diversification contribute to the reform of the transport sector of private and public aspects. Given the importance of transport as a commercial activity and the role that transport plays in meeting the needs of the consumer sector, a clear will of most institutions exist for joint coordination in the transport sector. This article represent an attempt to explain Balkan transport policy and the position of Republic of Macedonia in this context. Focus of the paper is the analysis and elaboration of the European dimension of Balkan transport policy. Considering the importance of the transport sector and its role in the development of each national economy, the focus of the research will be exactly policy at EU level in the field of transport and its impact on the Balkans in which one segment occupies Macedonia. In this article we emphasize the important of integration when it comes to transport sector at national, regional and EU level. Key words: Transport, Integration, Balkan countries, European transport policy