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Author-Name: Štěpánka Zemanová
Author-Name: Radka Druláková
Author-Name: Jana Peterková
Author-Name: Pavel Přikryl
Title: Small States in the European Union: Tactics of Pursuing National Interests in the Council of the EU
Abstract: The research on small states calls attention to the fact that these states are usually unable to push through their national interests and needs on the international scene although their number far outweighs the bigger countries. At the same time, it shows that small states can partially eliminate their inability through regional connections and membership in international organisations. Such activities are becoming increasingly evident also in the European Union. Therefore, the text observes tactics that small states use to push through their national interests in decision-making. It focuses on the Council of the European Union as it represents the main decision-making body. The text also reveals capacity and voting limits that small states are faced with in the Council of the EU. At the same time, it explores strategies that help small states eliminate these disadvantages and strengthen the role of small states in decision-making processes in the Council of the EU.
Keywords: Council of the EU, Rada EU, Small States, Bargaining, Arguing, Malé státy, vyjednávání, přesvědčování
Classification-JEL: F15, P48
Pages: 3-18
Volume: 2014
Issue: 1
Year: 2014
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Author-Name: Ondřej Žáček
Title: Review: Jan Hodač, Lubor Lacina, Petr Strejček: Evropské křižovatky
Abstract: Review: Jan Hodač, Lubor Lacina, Petr Strejček: Evropské křižovatky. Brno: Barrister&Principal, 2014, 184 s. ISBN 978-80-7485-018-9
Pages: 117-121
Volume: 2014
Issue: 1
Year: 2014
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Kristína Drieniková
Title: Development Perspectives of the EU Foreign Trade Policy towards the Eastern Partnership Countries in the Context of Relations with Russia
Abstract: Eastern Partnership (EaP) is a relatively new initiative within the European Neighbourhood Policy. The EU assists the EaP partner countries in their economic and political reforms and offers them better access to the EU internal market and economic integration in form of the deep and comprehensive free trade agreements, parts of the Association Agreements. However, the EU trade policy priorities towards the EaP are threatened by Russia´s ambitions to deepen integration in the Eurasian space. Further development of the EU trade policy and the position of Russia will be affected by the outcomes of the third EaP Summit in November 2013 and by the subsequent revolutionary events in Ukraine. The aim of this paper is to highlight the objectives of the EU foreign trade policy towards the EaP, to evaluate the prospects of creating a free trade zone between the EU and EaP countries in the context of Eurasian integration ambitions and mutual cooperation with Russia.
Keywords: EU, EU, Rusko, Eastern Partnership, Východné partnerstvo, Ukraine, Ukrajina, DCFTA, Russia, Eurasian Integration, DCFTA dohody, eurázijské integračné ambície
Classification-JEL: F13, F15
Pages: 19-36
Volume: 2014
Issue: 1
Year: 2014
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Author-Name: Nicole Grmelová
Title: Development of the Right to Petition the European Parliament
Abstract: Even though the right to lodge a petition with the European Parliament has not been codified at primary law level until the Treaty of Maastricht and its significance has been highlighed by its incorporation in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, its origins go back to the 1950s. Out of twenty standing committees of the European Parliament, the Petitions Committee is the only one having a direct contact with EU citizens. In a future, this committee will hold hearings with successful representatives of European Citizens Initiatives. The aim of this article is to identify fields in which EU citizens complain with the European Parliament most frequently. Hence, these areas constitute issues in which EU law is not being properly applied by the national bodies of the Member States.
Keywords: European Ombudsman, European Parliament, evropský veřejný ochránce práv, Evropský parlament, Petitions, Petiční právo
Classification-JEL: K42
Pages: 37-47
Volume: 2014
Issue: 1
Year: 2014
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Petr Kaniok
Title: EU Presidency as a Tool of Agenda Setting: Europe without Frontiers
Abstract: Based on a thorough analysis of several EU presidencies in the early 21st century Swedish political scientist Jonas Tallberg created a concept that identifies ways of how Presidency countries work on the creation of their program. In this concept, Tallberg conceptualizes the proces of agenda setting in a broader way and particularly focuses on structuring already existing topics and issues. Tallberg argues that there are three relevant dimensions - socioeconomic, regional and constitutional - shaping Presidency´s political preferences. In 2004, the group of Central and Eastern European countries, which share different political, economic and social experience than the old EU member states, joined the EU. Some of these newcomers have already presided over the Council of the EU. The article about analysis of the Czech Presidency aims to review Tallberg’s concept for new member countries.
Keywords: Czech Republic, Česká republika, Council of the EU, Rada EU, EU Presidency, Agenda Aetting, Předsednictví Rady EU, utváření agendy
Classification-JEL: N44
Pages: 49-69
Volume: 2014
Issue: 1
Year: 2014
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Author-Name: Alžběta Kuchařová
Title: Theories of EU Actorness and the Treaty of Lisbon EU as a Global Foreign Policy Actor
Abstract: This paper assesses the impact of the Lisbon Treaty reform of the EU foreign policy on the actorness of the EU. It is because Europe as a global actor is one of the principal issues of the Treaty of Lisbon. Owing to a growing role of the EU in the world politics, the actorness of the EU has been an issue for the European studies as well as for the international relations theories in past few years. Therefore, this paper analyses the prospective contribution of the newly created post of the High Representative of the Union for the foreign affairs and security policy, newly established European External Action Service, in brief also of the introduction of single legal personality of the EU and the possibility of reinforced cooperation amongst a smaller group of Member States within the Common security and Defence policy to enhancing the EU’s role as a global actor in the field of foreign policy. The analysis draws upon the criteria set by the theories of actorness, first introduced in the 1970’s.
Keywords: Lisabonská smlouva, Foreign Policy, zahraniční politika, EU as an Actor, CFSP, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, European External Action Service, Treaty of Lisbon, EU jako aktér, SZBP, Vysoký představitel Unie pro zahraniční věci a bezpečnostní politiku, Evropská služba pro vnější činnost
Classification-JEL: F50, F53, F59, K33
Pages: 71-84
Volume: 2014
Issue: 1
Year: 2014
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Felix Sádaba
Title: European Entrepreneur in the New Consumer Regulation
Abstract: Directive 2011/83/EU on Consumer Rights opened a new scenario applying the principle of full harmonization. The goal is to create a true internal market and improve its functioning by simplifying to entrepreneurs the expansion of international trade and the international shopping to consumers. In addition to this harmonization the directive brings two novelties to motivate consumers purchasing from abroad: consumers will be better informed about their rights, and at the same time will be simplified the conditions for withdrawal. It is questionable, whether if due to these advantages for consumers arises as an opposite problem inequity between the parties. In this context it would be useful to clarify the nature of the dealer in consumer contracts to avoid confusing the consumer about who is dealing with in a unite market, and thus to achieve effectively the goals quoted.
Keywords: Directive, Entrepreneurs, European Regulation, New Civil Code, Consumer Law, Public Person, Representation, Economic Objective, Směrnice, podnikatel, evropská úprava, nový občanský zákoník, spotřebitelské právo, veřejnoprávní osoby, zastupování, ekonomický cíl
Classification-JEL: K12, K20, K33
Pages: 85-99
Volume: 2014
Issue: 1
Year: 2014
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Ludmila Štěrbová
Title: Technical Barriers to Trade in the EU Regulation
Abstract: Technical regulation belongs to means with a strong influence on international trade flows. The regulation is a barrier to trade that is autonomously implemented by governments and becomes the most used non-tariff barrier for protection of domestic markets. Technical regulation has both positive and negative effects on entrepreneurs and consumers. The problem lies in complexity of the system of technical standards and norms that is not internationally regulated in a binding manner. In order to overcome these negatives, governments and nongovernmental organizations and subjects cooperate on harmonization of technical standards or are proceeding through recognition of complementarity of standards. Technical regulation has a potential to become a barrier to free movement of goods - it is why the article deals with the mentioned problem in the European Union including institutions and relation to the national legislation of Member States.
Keywords: EU, EU, Technical Regulation, Standardization, Technická regulace, standardizace
Classification-JEL: F1, F5, K2, K3
Pages: 101-116
Volume: 2014
Issue: 1
Year: 2014
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