120-0500 – Evropská unie A (EU A)

1.Klasifikovat stupně mezinárodní ekonomické integrace 2.Identifikovat rozhodující integrační trendy v Evropě 3.Popsat vývoj a současnou situaci evropských integračních procesů (EU). 4.Aplikovat poznatky při hodnocení současné situace v EU

The aim of the subject is to introduce students to current development of the integration process in Europe, especially to the conception, form and objective of the integration in the European Union. Emphasis will be laid on main historical aspects of integration, development of the EU and its institutions, law system, economic policy areas including Economic and Monetary Union. Students should also understand the aspects of coordination in the foreign and security area as well as the enlargement process with alignment to entry of the Czech Republic to the EU.

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