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Single Programming Document ?Jednotný programový dokument pro Cíl 3 regionu NUTS 2 hlavní město Praha (JPD 3)?. An implementation scheme of the JPD 3 programme and its influence on the beneficiaries of the financial support.
Hercegová, Kristýna ; Urban, Luděk (advisor) ; Kasáková, Zuzana (referee)
Diploma thesis ,. Jednotný programový dokument pro Cíl 3 regionu NUTS 2 hlavní město Praha. Implementační schéma programu JPD 3 a jeho vliv na příjemce finanční dotaceu deals with the programmes co-financed from the Structural funds of the European Union in the Czech Republic, particularly with the Single Programming Document "Jednotný programový dokument pro Cíl 3 regionu NUTS 2 hlavní město Praha (JPD 3)". The main objective of this study was to prove whether there is cohesion between the administrative obligations of the implementation authorities of the JPD 3 programme on one hand and the beneficiaries of the financial support on the other, and how the rules of the JPD 3 programme influence beneficiaries while implementing concrete projects. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate whether the implementation authorities were sufficiently prepared for the launch of the JPD 3 programme, whether the JPD 3 programme rules have any impact on the implementation of projects by the beneficiaries, and if so, whether this impact is a positive or a negative one. The thesis is based on two methodological approaches. The first one is a descriptive-analytical method based on primary sources and available literature. It assesses the regulating of the JPD 3 programme from a theoretical point of view. Due to...
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Substate nationalism in the EU. Scotland and the Basque Country.
Horanská, Katarína ; Kasáková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Urban, Traian (referee)
Diploma thesis "Substate nationalism in the EU. Scotland and the Basque Country" deals with Scottish and Basque substate nationalism and their secessionist objectives. Five for nationalism crucial areas have been chosen, analysed for each of the two nationalisms, and compared. These areas are historical background, language, will to form a nation, economy and political base of nationalism. Scottish and Basque nationalisms are very different in their essence, the first being civic, pacifist and inclusive, while the second is based on ethnic premises in a polarized society strained by violence. However, both nationalisms have strong desire to gain independence and also various similarities in some of the factors can be found. The second part of the thesis deals with decentralization and europeization of the two nation states of Spain and the UK in respect to their nationalists. Could the new European and domestic opportunity structures satisfy the Basque and the Scottish nationalists, or will these changes work as an additional incentive for their independence struggles?
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The French Dutch Referenda on the European Constitutional Treaty and the Dilemma of European Referenda
Hátleová, Martina ; Perottino, Michel (advisor) ; Kasáková, Zuzana (referee)
The diploma thesis "The French and Dutch referenda on the European Constitutional Treaty and the dilemma of European referenda" deals with those two referendums, which took place in 2005. This thesis not only examines the above mentioned referendums, their main players, campaign and results, but it also deals with European referendums in general and their possible disadvantages. Before the actual analysis of the pre-referendum campaign and the analysis of the results, this thesis considers the use and tradition of referendums in France and in the Netherlands. It also addresses the question of why the referendums were held in these countries. One chapter is devoted to the players of the referendums and their attitude towards the European integration and especially their attitude towards the Constitutional Treaty. This 4 thesis further analyses the pre-referendum campaigns in terms of their length and content. The results of the referendums are examined from the geographical, social and political party affiliation point of view. Attention is drawn to the motivations behind the "no" votes. This thesis further examines whether the general disadvantages of European referendums were present in the French and Dutch cases. This examination is done on the basis of the analysis of the pre-referendum campaigns and the...
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The Development in Federalisation of Belgium in 1999 - 2007
Kochová, Lucie ; Rovná, Lenka (advisor) ; Kasáková, Zuzana (referee)
Diploma thesis "The Development in Federalisation of Belgium in 1999 - 2007" deals with the further steps in federalisation of Belgium in the given time span. The thesis includes an overview of the emergence of the Belgian state and its conversion from a unitary state into a federal state. The distintion of the political parties in Belgium is an integral part of this thesis as well as an overall explanation of the political system and its subjects. The followed period involves the results of three federal elections (with stress on the Chamber of Deputies), the situation before and after these elections and the government formations. The last chapter sums up the influence of the federalisation of Belgium on the functioning of the state and its parts, including cases such as Brussels or the post-election crisis in year 2007. In the conclusion, the possible alternatives of future development in Belgium are suggested and evaluated based on the gathered information. The thesis follows internal and external actions effecting the federalization, including comparison with the European Union and its influence. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Cyprus in a new security environment
Matúš, Rudolf ; Šlosarčík, Ivo (advisor) ; Kasáková, Zuzana (referee)
Diploma thesis "Cyprus in a New Security Environment" deals with security perception in The Republic of Cyprus in the aftermath of the Cold War. It brings a closer look at the new security patterns that developed after the fall of the Iron curtain and introduces the typology of states in international relations, security sectors and the threats associated as well as referent objects of security in the post-Cold War setting. Cyprus, its history, current political and economic situation provides the basis of the study for categorization of Cyprus on the basis of Srensen's typology and Copenhagen school's view of security studies. Thesis classifies Cyprus as a specific example of country with outward features and security dilemma of the postmodern state. However it is rather difficult to categorize it in Srensen's typology of states because of unresolved dispute and its impact on Cyprus' security environment. Copenhagen school provides a framework for examination of Cyprus security environment in accordance with five security sectors (military, political, societal, economic, environmental) and the thesis finds the conclusion that island is threatened in each security sector portrayed. The Republic of Cyprus falls within each of these sectors mainly because of the unresolved dispute between the community of...
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Transformation of Irish Regional Policy 2000 - 2006
Macek, Petr ; Šlosarčík, Ivo (advisor) ; Kasáková, Zuzana (referee)
Diploma thesis "Transformation of Irish Regional Policy, 2000-2006" deals with changes that occurred in regional policy in Ireland at the end of 20th century. After distinct economic growth during the 90s, which was enabled mostly by the European Union grants, came severe restriction of this financial aid. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the process of transformation of Irish regional policy, which was caused by development of European regional policy at the end of 20th century. Apart from the policy analysis, it focuses also on the context of its origin and development, which is shaped by actors not only at the state level, but also at regional and European levels. For interpretation of the analysis theories of policy analysis, Europeanisation and multi- level governance are used.
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British National Party in European Context
Synkule, Martin ; Rovná, Lenka (advisor) ; Kasáková, Zuzana (referee)
Diploma thesis "The British National Party within European context" deals with motives, progress and results of process of modernization of the British National Party in political system of Great Britain in recent years. The thesis focuses primarily on party's development from her foundation in 1980s to the first decade of the 21st century and relates it to social-political changes taking place in the mentioned period. Diploma thesis is divided into four parts, whereas the first one introduces the historical perspective of radical right in Britain and describes persisting and constant ideology of anti-semitism, conspiracy theories and economic nationalism as it Diplomová práce Britská národní strana v evropském kontextu periodically appeared on the scene throughout the 20th century. The second part is devoted to personal roots and growth of the British National Party during 1980s and 1990s. The most important section in terms of the scope of the thesis is the third part that focuses on initiation of the process of professionalization and modernization of the party itself and explores in detail first election achievements on local and European levels. Much attention is also paid to the description of potential target groups, tools of political marketing and measures taken. The last part is dedicated to the...
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