Zájmové skupiny a jejich působení v Bruselu

The submitted thesis "The influence of the interest representation in Brussels" concentrates on the analysis of pressure groups, their position, function and influence particurarly with regard to the specific environment of European union. The first chapter defines the theory and the role of pressure groups generally, the second one describes the relation between pressure groups and EU institutions and as well as their opportunities to influence the decision making of these institutions. The third chapter analyses the transparency of bilateral relations between pressure groups and institutions in EU and the last one classifies and characterizes interest representation within EU.