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NORTHERN EUROPE AND THE LOOMING RUSSIA: IS EUROPE (NOT) ENOUGH? Different approaches to a European integrated defence: the cases of Norway and Finland.
Bertoldini, Raul ; Kofroň, Jan (advisor) ; Riegl, Martin (referee)
RAUL BERTOLDINI MASTER'S THESIS ABSTRACT 08/2023 NORTHERN EUROPE AND THE LOOMING RUSSIA: IS EUROPE (NOT) ENOUGH? Different approaches to a European integrated defence: the cases of Norway and Finland This master's thesis investigates Finland and Norway's geopolitical landscape and security strategies amid Europe's evolving security environment. The research scrutinises how these Nordic nations have managed their relations with the European Union (EU), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Russia, set against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Arctic region. An in-depth analysis of historical contexts, paths to EU membership, and debates on NATO affiliation underscore the intricate balance these countries maintain in preserving their unique national identities and sovereignty while engaging with regional structures and alliances for security. The study illustrates how the Ukraine conflict prompted strategic realignments, with both Finland and Norway opting for closer ties with the EU and NATO to protect their sovereignty, yet they perceive the security guarantees offered by these two organisations differently. Ultimately, the thesis offers valuable insights into the adaptive and proactive strategies these countries employ in response to current...
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Principy daňových systémů severských zemí v kontextu podmínek ČR
Winigová, Šárka
This diploma thesis is concerned with the identification of strong aspects of the tax system of selected Nordic countries and their potential application to the Czech Republic with a target of simplifying and streamlining the Czech tax system and tax collection in general. The theoretical part is concerned with the description of the tax systems of the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Cluster analysis classifies the EU Member States and EEA in individual clusters based on the criteria of tax revenue and transparency of the tax system. The resulting strong aspects of the Nordic tax systems are suggest for application to the Czech tax law.
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Oil and its influence on the development of democracy. Comparative study of Norway and Azerbaijan
Bárta, Richard ; Guasti, Petra (advisor) ; Riegl, Martin (referee)
On cases of Norway and Azerbaijan, the Bachelor's thesis examines the relationship between the oil and gas production revenues and the quality of democracy. Norway is one of the few countries in the world, that had successfully avoided the Resource curse symptoms. On the other hand, Republic of Azerbaijan is typical example of a state, where oil and gas revenues helped to promote the authoritarian regime. The thesis is trying to find key factors of Norway's oil and gas management success, and also to point out, whether these factors were absent in the case of Azerbaijan. The thesis is focused on the amount of oil and gas related revenues, and its influence on developement of democracy in observed countries. Finally, the thesis responds to following questions: Is the quality of democracy influenced by the amount of revenues from oil and gas? In what way did the revenues allocated from the mineral resources extraction helped to preserve the current regimes? Does Norwegian model provide guidance for avoiding the symptoms of the Resource curse?
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Countering Hybrid Threats: Public-Private Cooperation in Norway and the Czech republic
Musilová, Kristýna ; Bahenský, Vojtěch (advisor) ; Ditrych, Ondřej (referee)
This thesis aims to present policy recommendations in the area of public-private cooperation to counter hybrid interference, especially cyber threats. Research of this kind is unique in Czech academia. There has not been a single published paper that would comprehensively tackle the issue of public-private cooperation as a tool to achieve societal resilience towards hybrid threats. The first part of the research is focused on the Norwegian cooperation model and identifies tools and mechanisms thanks to which was societal resilience-building successful. The second part of the thesis analyses the current situation in the Czech Republic and attempts to identify shortcomings in hybrid threat resilience. The core of the research consists of eighteen semi-structured interviews with the representatives of the Norwegian and Czech public and private sectors. The result is policy recommendations for the Czech government based on an open-source data analysis supplemented by information from the interviews. These recommendations specify applying Norwegian collaboration tools between the public and private sectors. The key suggestions are the implementation of the "system of POCs", preparation of crisis scenarios, which is to a certain extent follow-up of the so-called "standard operating procedures" prepared...
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Breeding small vertebrates in primary schools - Comparison from selected EU countries
Bártlová, Zuzana ; Andreska, Jan (advisor) ; Hanel, Lubomír (referee)
This works main topic is raising vertebrates at school. It includes their problems and benefits. Its aim is to create a clear text offering information to people interested in this activity. The questionnaire method was used to find experiences of teachers from both the Czech Republic and abroad (Norway, Poland, Spain). The result of the research is a survey, which offers a survey of the experiences and views of respondents. Key words: breeding, school, vertebrates, Norway, Poland, Spain, Czech Republic
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The Dynamics of Electoral Support: The Case of Norwegian Fremskrittspartiet
Krejčová, Eva ; Buben, Radek (advisor) ; Slačálek, Ondřej (referee)
This bachelor's thesis focuses on the dynamics of electoral support of Norwegian Fremskrittspartiet (FrP), classified here as 'functional equivalent' to the far right parties. It examines the puzzling decline in FrP's electoral support in the capital Oslo. The party's electoral support in Oslo was traditionally 30% higher than in the rest of Norway. However, since 2001, the trend has gone in the opposite direction and today, the party's electoral support in Oslo is 30% lower than in the country as a whole. I hypothesize, that this turnover was provoked by shifts in party's ideology. FrP has moved toward centre in the economic dimension and, more importantly, it has undertaken a significant authoritarian move in the cultural dimension. After analyzing the influence of both demand-side and supply-side factors on the FrP electoral support, I compare the changes in FrP's ideology with the development of Norwegian electorate's policy preferences. While not underestimating the demand-side factors and the institutional and political setting, I conclude that the party's internal development could be of crucial importance in order to understand the dynamics of its electoral support.
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The climate of Norway as a factor influencing tourism
Lhotka, Ondřej ; Sládek, Ivan (advisor) ; Míková, Taťána (referee)
This bachelor's work describes the elements of Norwegian climate, which have immediate influence on human activities in the nature. This work insist on the regime of sunshine in reference to the astronomical and meteorological factors. The duration of daylight and the presence of the polar day and the polar night is described for several places in Norway. The sunny and dark periods are defined for Oslo and Tromsø, the amount of cloud cover throught the year is illustrated, too. The temperature conditions are characterised throught the use of the map with mean annual temperature and the tables with mean month temperatures, mean month minimum temperatures and extreme temperatures. The wind regime is described in the table and illustrated throught the use of five wind roses. After it there is a map with mean annual precipitation and the tables with mean month precipitatation and the amount of precipitatation-days for several places. The height of the snow cover throught the year is described, too. At the end there is a suggestion about the content of "climatic guidebook" and a recommendation of proper time for visiting Norway.
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