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The role of Karel Schwarzenberg in the Czech-German relations
Duháčková, Klára ; Kunštát, Miroslav (advisor) ; Kučera, Rudolf (referee)
This bachelor thesis sums up the role of Czech politician Karel Schwarzenberg during the forming of the Czechoslovak politics as well as his impact on shaping the Czech and the global European policy. The first part of the thesis introduces the personality of Karel Schwarzenberg followed by a brief introduction of the house of Schwarzenberg and the influence the Czech aristocracy had on the land during the 1930s. The second part of the thesis is focused on the Schwarzenberg's exile in Vienna, primarily on his role as a chairman in the International Helsinki Federation and the beginning of his cooperation with Václav Havel. The following part depicts his return to Prague, which was associated with the serving as the chancellor of the presidential office and the ongoing negotiations regarding the Czechoslovak- German Treaty on Good Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation. In 1992 Schwarzenberg left Prague Castle and primarily devoted to his foundational, cultural and publishing activities. The main emphasis is put on his role of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, whom he was between the years 2007 and 2009 and then again during the years 2010 and 2013. The thesis demonstrates the Czech-German mutual relationship within the purview of Karel Schwarzenberg.
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Development of relations between the Czech Republic and the Sudeten German Homeland Association (Sudeten German Landsmannschaft) after 2004
Nováková, Ela ; Eberle, Jakub (advisor) ; Kunštát, Miroslav (referee)
The Bachelor Thesis "Development of relations between the Czech Republic and the Sudeten German Homeland Association (Sudeten German Landsmannschaft) after 2004" deals with the transformation of relations of these parties after 2004, respectively the accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union. The chosen method of elaboration of this bachelor thesis is a case study with diachronic and synchronous comparison. The first part describes the position of the Association within the Federal Republic of Germany, respectively Bavaria and its development. This part includes description of the main requirements, its course and important persons of the Association and analysis of its negotiating position. The second chapter deals with the development of relations between the Association and the Czech Republic at the presidential level in the context of selected important events. The central part of this chapter is the approach of the Czech Presidents to the Sudeten German question represented by Bernd Posselt. The last chapter, on the contrary, deals with the level of government relations in the context of these events. The work based on the comparison of different approaches of Czech political figures shows the direction of the development of relations between the Czech Republic and the Association....
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Christian Peace Conference and divided Germany in the time of bipolar world
Beneš, Ladislav ; Kunštát, Miroslav (advisor) ; Matějka, Ondřej (referee)
The aim of this diploma thesis is to analyze ideas how to deal with the german question after the Second World War which were brought up by one of the largest postwar ecumenical organizations - Christian Peace Conference. Using this example, the author of this thesis wants to describe nature of the organization whose establishment was initiated by the cooperation between theologians and active Christians from the Eastern bloc and their Western counterparts, particularly the ones from the Federal Republic of Germany. Therefore, the thesis presents ideas of Christian Peace Conference and then compares them with the development of international relations during the Cold War and shows potential political implications of these ideas. This issue also illustrates the evolution of negotiations among European actors in the international arena after 1968. Lastly, the thesis addresses the question how could an organization like Christian Peace Conference work in the socialist state the German Democratic Republic was.
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The Phenomenon of Euroscepticism demonstrated by the example of German AfD and Czech SPD
Horáčková, Lucie ; Handl, Vladimír (advisor) ; Kunštát, Miroslav (referee)
The Bachelor thesis deals with the phenomenon of Euroscepticism, which is demonstrated by the example of two political parties. The subject of the analysis are the German party Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Czech party Freedom and Direct Democracy - Tomio Okamura (SPD). The thesis firstly addresses Euroscepticism in general, observing and comparing the level of public Euroscepticism in Germany and the Czech Republic. Subsequently, both political groups are categorized with the help of three presented theoretical concepts. Special emphasis is placed on historical development of AfD and SPD, which serves as a basis for exploring the motivation to establish them. Based on the analysis and comparison of the respective electoral programs to the European and national elections, the thesis compares the program priorities with regard to the attitude towards European integration. The current European Parliament election programs 2019, together with a record of personal interviews with party representatives, allow us to describe their ideal vision of the European cooperation.
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The Monastery and the City. The work of Broumov Benedictines in Rohr, Bavaria, after their relocation from Czechoslovakia
Šumníková, Kateřina ; Kunštát, Miroslav (advisor) ; Šmidrkal, Václav (referee)
The relocation of the German Benedictines from Broumov as a part of the post-war transfer to Rohr in Niederbayern can be considered as a driver of renewal not only of the city itself, but also the entire region of Lower Bavaria. Due to the unflagging effort of the Benedictines from Broumov, the Monastery was renovated, the Monastery grammar school and the boarding school were built. Furthermore, their effort hugely contributed to the cultural and social development in the vicinity. This is followed by the events that preceded their arrival in Rohr and subsequent reactions of the Rohr inhabitants to their arrival are delineated. The objective of the main part of the Bachelor thesis is to map specific contributions of the Broumov Benedictines in Rohr in relation to education, culture, Church administration and the Czech- German dialogue. Special focus is paid on Anastáz Opasek, the Abbot of Břevnov. He played a crucial role in the improvement of the relationship between the Rohr Abbey and the Czech milieu. Finally, the thesis contemplates the possible fate of the Rohr Abbey in the future.
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Colonia Dignidad: (Self)Presentation and Reality. Crimes Exceeding the Borders
Uhlářová, Kateřina ; Kunštát, Miroslav (advisor) ; Nigrin, Tomáš (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the German colony in Chile, called "Colonia Dignidad". The "Dignity" colony was a cult led by Paul Schäfer in Chile from 1961 until his escape in 1997. Throughout its existence, its leadership has committed inhuman crimes of enormous proportions. The thesis presents not only the historical background and the development of the colony, it also focuses on the personality of its leader Paul Schäfer, the inner functioning and conditions prevailing within this cult. The key element is the description of crimes committed by the colony's leadership not only on its members but also beyond its borders. This thesis also works with political and legal issues, including public opinion and awareness. The aim of the bachelor thesis is to provide the reader with comprehensive information that will help to understand the deeper context and background of the "Colonia Dignidad" case. The bachelor thesis is processed chronologically. It brings an analysis of the themes associated with Colonia Dignidad and introduces the facts that - due to the low awareness and unavailability of adequate resources in the Czech Republic - the ordinary reader cannot simply get acquainted with. Individual chapters are devoted to individual topics. The bachelor thesis is divided into chapters dealing with...
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The process of reconciliation in Polish-German relations after 1945. Case study: the relations between FRG and Poland during the rule of the first Law and Justice party (2005-2007)
Nováková, Tereza ; Kunštát, Miroslav (advisor) ; Kochnowski, Roman (referee)
The thesis deals with the process of reconciliation in Polish-German relations after 1945. Lily Gardner Feldman's invented a concept which defines the prerequisites for the reconciliation process. In her concept she defines four essential pillars of the reconciliation process - history, leadership, institutions and international context. Although Polish-German relations have undergone a long development and both sides have built up a stable and firm mutual relationship, it is possible to see changes within the four categories mentioned. The aim of this thesis is to outline the process of reconciliation in Polish-German relations after 1945 and capture the qualitative changes in mutual relations during the first rule of the Law and Justice party between 2005 and 2007, which represented a critical point in Polish-German relations and a change in the Polish foreign policy towards Germany since 1989. In the first part the thesis discusses the development of the Polish-German relations until the end of the 1990s, and in the second part of the thesis, the concept is applied to the Law and Justice party government's "critical" period (2005-2007), focusing on the four categories mentioned and on the most discussed topics. In the final part of the thesis there follows an evaluation of the validity of the used...
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Sdružení Ackermann-Gemeinde in Prague
Julišová, Adéla ; Kunštát, Miroslav (advisor) ; Šafařík, Petr (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the Christian organization Sdružení Ackermann- Gemeinde, which was created as an independent institution in Prague in December 1998. It followed the tradition of the Sudeten German Ackermann-Gemeinde and began to work in the field of Czech-German relations. The chosen topic is particularly important because no expert attention was paid to this organization and for that reason Sdružení Ackermann-Gemeinde is not mentioned in the secondary literature. Mostly primary sources were used during the writing of this thesis. The historical development of Czech-German relations from the perspective of the Catholic Church in the 20th century is outlined in the first part of the thesis. Subsequently the work focuses on the formation and the workings of Ackermann-Gemeinde in Germany, founded by expelled Germans in 1946, including its two branches in Rome and Prague. In the second part of the thesis there is the existence of Sdružení Ackermann-Gemeinde in Prague studied from various perspectives ranging from the preparations preceding the establishing of the organization, through the analysis of the articles of the association, to the important personalities who engaged in activities of this organization. The specific position and importance of this association in bringing Czechs...
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Czech-Liechtenstein relations and their development after 2000
Doležal, Tomáš ; Kunštát, Miroslav (advisor) ; Handl, Vladimír (referee)
The master thesis concentrates on studying the relations between the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein from 2000 until 2015. The Czech Republic and the monarchy share a long common history, reaching all the way to the Middle Ages. The Liechtensteins constituted autonomous political power in the Czech lands for centuries and this power played a significant role not only on the regional but also on the continental level. Historical development in Czech territory in 20th century interrupted this continuous symbiosis, the Liechtensteins lost all their Czech property in a short period of time and decided to leave Czech land permanently. Due to the confiscation of property by the Czech state, long-lasting litigations between the two states were created. Even the establishment of the democratic Czech Republic did not bring any change. It was only in 2009 when diplomatic communication was re-established, but ownership issues of different properties remain a challenging issue of bilateral relations. The opening part of the thesis summarizes the historical development in 20th century. The second part analyses property disputes between the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein from the historical perspective. The third part concentrates on contemporary political and economic system of Liechtenstein. Specific...
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