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taly and its Approach to European Integration. European Policy of Italy on a case of the Constitutional Treaty
Finková, Martina ; Perottino, Michel (advisor) ; Polednová, Klára (referee)
This diploma thesis "Italy and its Approach to European Integration. European Policy of Italy on a case of the Constitutional Treaty" deals with Italian approach to European Communities/European Union and analyzes it on a case of the debate about the future of the EU, which was held since 2000 and led to the approval of the Constitutional Treaty. Italian position was charaterized as euro-enthusiastic during the whole history of European integration. This paper examines the approach and European policy of Italy after 2000 on the basis of the analysis of speeches, interviews, proposals and documents of Italian political representatives during the debate, which was then continued on the European Convention and after that a new reform was approved by the Intergovernmental Conference. In the meantime, Italy went through the elections and a change of government, which did not inspire confidence concerning the europeistic commitment. Coalition parties were considered as eurosceptic and the traditional defence of Communitarian method and deepening of the integration towards the federation were not awaited. The first part of this thesis deals with the historic background and the traditional europeistic approach. The second part is dedicated to the debate about the future of the EU, separated into several...
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Concept of Populism and Analysis of the Politics of Silvio Berlusconi
Cabicarová, Dominika ; Buben, Radek (advisor) ; Bíba, Jan (referee)
The presented paper deals with a theoretical concept of populism and analysis of political style and politics of one of the most important but also most controversial figures of Italian politics over the past few decades, Silvio Berlusconi. The main objective of this paper is to verify the initial hypothesis that Silvio Berlusconi is a pragmatic contemporary politician whose politics and the political style includes identifiable elements of populism and to answer the question whether Silvio Berlusconi, due to the theories outlined on populism, could be considered as a representative of populism and whether his case meets the definition criteria set out in the theoretical part. A secondary objective is to provide a clear overview of the conceptual aspects of populism and it' s causes and identify these on the case of Italy. The work is divided into three parts. After introduction in a second chapter the theoretical and methodological framework will be defined. With a general focus on the concept of populism we will map the contemporary theoretical knowledge concerning this issue. The paper briefly summarizes the historical development of the populist movement in contemporary Western democracies, clearly and comprehensively summarizes the defining features of the theoretical concept of populism and...
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Italian foreign policy during the government of Silvio Berlusconi
Nesměráková, Barbora ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on the analysis of Italian foreign policy under Silvio Berlusconi. The first chapter focuses on the development of the domestic and foreign policy of Italy after World War II and its European integration. The second part is devoted to the domestic development of Italy at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries and the influence of Silvio Berlusconi on Italy as a whole. The last chapter and main chapter of this bachelor thesis is focused on foreign policy under the government of Silvio Berlusconi.
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Evoluce Italské Zahraniční Politiky
Kotúčová, Michaela ; Maslowski, Nicolas (advisor) ; Druláková, Radka (referee)
This paper work analyses the foreign policy of Italy from its foundation in 1861 until nowadays. Its main aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the Italian actions and its position within the international system as well as to examine core objectives, means and factors of the Italian foreign policy making. The country went through different stages during its 154-year existence and experienced various types of state organisation and ideologies which were all reflect in its foreign policy making. The analysis verifies that the approach to the foreign policy making, targets and means to achieve them in Italy differed in each phase. These phases were the Kingdom of Italy, the First Republic and the Second Republic. Hence, the foreign policy of Italy is examined in the framework of these stages and each chapter thus corresponds to one of them. A theoretical chapter is also incorporated into this paper work in order to facilitate the understanding of the forthcoming analysis further in the text.
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The empire of Silvio Berlusconi: entrepreneur, media tycoon and politician
Kadaníková, Anna ; Vymětal, Petr (advisor) ; Kuta, Martin (referee)
This bachelor thesis aims to analyse facts concerning the controversial career of Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime-minister, focusing on his politics connected with non-political features influencing his wealth and power. Concerning the effect of the media which enabled his start-up or eventually a rather clamorous resign. As an interface there is a point of political or non-political aims and interests blurred or even left behind by the media. The intention to cover the circumstances of Berlusconi's resign and its consequences concerning the turn of the year 2012/13 can not be omitted as well.
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