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Inconsistencies in Norwegian foreign policy
Olšiak, Matúš ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
Norwegian foreign policy can seem full of inconsistencies to an outside observer. In the field of integration and security policy, the country has been holding on to its own, unique way for a long time. It persistently refuses to enter the EU while at the same time seeking the closest possible relations with this institution. Also, In the field of security policy, a certain discord between traditional peacefulness and NATO membership can be felt. Closer analysis reveals, that the inconsistencies in Norway's relations with the EU are caused by the different stances of the political elites and the public towards the EU. At the same time, the seemingly contradictory aspects of the Norwegian security policy can be explained by a change of the traditional understanding of security into the so-called "comprehensive security" approach after the Cold War.
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Comparison of Alcohol Policies in Norway and Sweden
Genserová, Jitka ; Běláčková, Vendula (advisor) ; Chalupníček, Pavel (referee)
Alcohol policy in Scandinavia has a long tradition going back to the 16th century. This paper compares historical development of alcohol regulation in Norway and Sweden and describes recent changes in alcohol control policies that happened after the involvement of both countries in the European integration. The aim of this thesis is to determine, in which of the above mentioned countries alcohol policy is stricter and more effective. Measures regulating the physical availability of alcohol are compared, as well as the taxation of alcohol, which is the most important part of the alcohol policy. The impact of restrictive measures on alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm is also discussed. Norway did not join the European Union and could keep quotas for traveler's import of alcohol. That's why Norway managed to avoid a significant increase in total alcohol consumption, which occurred in Sweden after the abolition of import quotas in 2004. For this reason Norwegian alcohol policy seems to be stricter and more effective than the Swedish one.
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External Economic Relations of the EFTA Member States
Novák, Tomáš ; Zamykalová, Miroslava (advisor) ; Štěrbová, Ludmila (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to analyze the external economic relations of the EFTA member states and the economic relations of EFTA association. The thesis focuses on the trade relations with the European Union, with the Czech Republic and with the third countries. There is a description of the process of concluding agreements, the structure of external trade with goods and services and foreign direct investment.
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Economic, political and social impacts of oil exports in selected countries with a focus on Venezuela
Bezděk, Martin ; Vošta, Milan (advisor) ; Kašpar, Václav (referee)
This thesis is focused on the influence of money, that comes from oil export, on economy, politics and society of selected oil exporting countries: Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Ira nand Equatorial Guinea. The first part characterizes oil, its extraction, reserves, flows, and consumption . The influence of oil on economy, politics and society is explained on the example of Venezuela in the second chapter. In the third part the effects in the other countries are compared. The key question is: Is the oil wealth advantage or disadvantage for the country?
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Nordic Welfare Stare
Novotná, Anežka ; Abrhám, Josef (advisor) ; Jeníček, Vladimír (referee)
The thesis Nordic Welfare states addresses the social policies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. It concentrates on specific features of policies forming the Nordic social system and the paper also evaluates the impacts of the social policies in various fields. Moreover, the paper discusses the perspectives of the Nordic welfare state and identifies potential risks which they may face in the future.
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The position of Norway in the European integration process
Vencovská, Kateřina ; Němcová, Ingeborg (advisor) ; Tunkrová, Věra (referee)
This bachelor thesis describes what the position of Norway is in the European integration process. Thesis deals with both the current situation and the development of relationship between Norway and the EU since the end of the World War II. There is characterized Norwegian economy and its development. It discusses the current problem of the global economic crisis and the internal political situation after the parliamentary election in September 2009. There is is also a survey of position of Norway to European integration in my bachelor thesis. The emphasis is put primarily on the development of relations with the EU. It is given a summary of how Norway participates in the international division of labour in relation to the EU. Most of Norway's cooperation with the EU goes through the EFTA, which is also mentioned. Part of this work is determination of integration potential of Norway and the answer to the question of what would complete integration into the EU bring to Norway.
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Norway and Switzerland: their position within the integration process in Europe
Němcová, Adriana ; Hnát, Pavel (advisor) ; Popovová, Marie (referee)
The main objective of this thesis is to clarify the position of Norway and Switzerland within the integration process in Europe. There are pointed out the reasons, why such wealthy and developed countries aren't the members of the European Union. EFTA (European Free Trade Agreement) is also mentioned there. It's an intergovernmental organisation, which connects Norway, Switzerland, Island and Liechtenstein nowadays. The relationship between Norway and Switzerland and the European Union is also defined there. Concerning Norway we speak about the EEA Agreement (European Economic Area). The relations between Switzerland and the European Union are governed by a whole structure of bilateral agreements. Both countries are also the Schengen member states.
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EFTA in the changing international environment with focus on EU relations development
Růžičková, Lucie ; Vošta, Milan (advisor) ; Kašpar, Václav (referee)
The bachelor thesis analyzes historical development of EFTA and the EU relations, describes and evaluates current situation and outlines possible future development of these relations. The text is divided into three parts. The first chapter introduces the EFTA integration groupings, briefly characterizes its members and describes its relations with third countries. In addition, it focuses on the historical development of the EU and EFTA relations and defines the legal background of their cooperation (conventions). The second and the third chapter present the perspective of individual states on the EU integration, analyze the problems of interrelationship and think about the possible future development. First is the problem introduced from the view of the Scandinavian countries (Norway and Iceland), second from the view of the Alpine countries (Switzerland and Liechtenstein). The work reflects the current international situation in which in the context of the current global financial crisis that has affected also the European continent slowly changes perspective of some countries on European integration in favor of the EU as well as the benefits of a common European currency are highlighted.
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