This thesis examines the influence of the cross-border cooperation on the inhabitant's regional identity in Euroregion Šumava. Although this form of cooperation in the countries of Western Europe's long tradition in the Czech Republic formed and the first Euro-regions until the early 90 years. Such example is the Euroregion Šumava. To what extent are the residents of this Euroregion informed of its activities? It is already possible to speak of so called Euro-regional cross-border identity of the population? If so, it is possible to find the Euroregion its spatial differentiation? There are also present on the territory of Euroregion some barriers, which have a negative impact on the greater integrity? These and other questions seeking answers submitted work. To this end, it was realized the questionnaire, the main results are discussed and compared with the conclusions of other specialized publications. Key words: regional identity, cross-border cooperation, euroregion Šumava

The diploma thesis in its theoretical part describes importance and requirements of the cross-border cooperation, history and facts about Euroregion Nisa, Next part briefly describes programs supporting cross-border cooperation, that where in Czech Republic implemented before was Czech Republic accepted as a member of the European Union and after that from the perspective of the Euroregion Nisa. Practical part analysis and compares structures of applicants and their projects within the Small Projects Fund between program Interreg IIIA Czech Republic -- Saxony and program Cíl 3/Ziel 3 Czech Republic -- Saxony from the perspective of the Euroregion Nisa. Next part here contains evaluation of those two programs by applicants and their opinions were obtained by prepared questionnaire. The main goal of the thesis is thus to analyze Euroregion Nisa and its cooperation with Saxony, find out whether submitting of an application and project implementation within the time has simplified or vice versa and suggest own recommendations for the future of this kind of cooperation.

The subject of my dissertation is the information process in reference to euroregionalism and the origin of euroregions in the area of EU and especially Czech republic. I will focus on the fundamental causes of the european cross-border cooperation and the historical roots of first euroregion's origin -- the theoretical and practical resources of the euroregion's inception and operation. I will examine the legislative and institutional assurance of euroregions -- documents (for instance the implication of the Madrid agreement) and principles that result from the european and national legislation, on which the foundation of the euroregions functions. The euroregion legislation specifications in the countries of central and eastern Europe and especially Czech republic will also be mentioned. In the next section of my dissertation I will focus on the euroregion's definition, which occur in Czech republic -- the origin's causes and the historical roots, the financial framework (the inner sources of cross-border cooperation's financing, European funds and enterprises etc.). The objective of the practical part of the dissertation will be the evaluation of the executed cross-border cooperation benefits for the development of the peripheral area.

Diplomová práce analyzuje průběh a výsledky přeshraniční spolupráce České republiky a Polska.Vychází ze studia strategických dokumentů pro čerpání finančních prostředků ze strukturálních fondů, zejména z ERDF.V první části je uvedeno srovnání českých a polských projektů v rámci Phare CBC a Iniciativy Interreg IIIA,následně jsou zmíněny změny spojené s přeměnou Iniciativy na Cíl 3.Další kapitola je věnována analýze Euroregionu Glacensis.Poslední část uvádí příklad projektu realizovaného v podporované oblasti.

This paper has considered the history of the Radioeurodistrict (RED) which led to the difficulty of defining the concepts of Eurodistricts and Euroregions. A literature review was undertaken initially, and further information provided by a semi-structured interview with the general secretary of the Strasbourg-Ortenau Eurodistrict (the focus area). In order to understand the objectives to create a Eurodistrict the history of an established Eurégio (Germany-Netherlands) was examined as well as a Euroregion of the Centre-east of Europe (Poland-Czech Republic). The consideration of the history of war and conflict in these European regions further facilitated the understanding of the motivations which are shown to have changed over time. Since the main focus of this paper is the SOE, the motivations to form this Eurodistrict and its specific projects were described. By considering the functioning and administration of these regions, their complexity was examined. The SOE as an EGTC was addressed in relation to the finance and the administration and the role of INTERREG was discussed. The interview greatly enhanced the understanding of the functioning of the SOE. Reasons for the failure of RED radio were surmised and failure of the Eurodistricts examined. Some evidence of failure was provided by newspaper articles from as recent as this year as well as the interviewee who spoke of some of her difficulties. In order to improve future study, weaknesses in the questions asked are addressed and further research ideas put forward.

Euroregionai Europoje egzistuoja jau nuo šeštojo XX a. dešimtmečio. Tačiau universalios euroregiono sampratos dar nėra. Pateikiamuose euroregiono apibrėžimuose aiškiai pabrėžiama, kad tai struktūros, turinčios teritorinį apibrėžtumą. Svarbus aspektas – euroregioną sudarančių narių lygybė bei teisinis pamatas, reglamentuojantis veiklą. Euroregionų skirtingumui įtakos turi įkūrimo tikslų bei uždavinių įvairumas, veiklos prioritetų nevienodumas. Magistro darbe siekiama supažindinti su euroregionų veikla bei vystymuisi nuo 2000 iki 2008 metų. Pagrindinis tyrimo aspektas – makroekonominių rodiklių kaitos dinamika ir išsivystymo skirtumai skirtingose teritorijose esančiuose euroregionuose. Analizuojam bendrosios pridėtinės vertės (BPV), bendrojo vidaus produkto (BVP), materialinių investicijų, tiesioginių užsienio investicijų, ir eksporto rodikliai euroregionuose. Tyrimu siekiama statistiškai pagrįsti objekto (šiuo atveju euroregiono) esminius požymius, jo funkcionavimo veiksnius. Euroregionas pateikiamas kaip vientisa sudėtinga sistema turinti begalę trūkumų, kurių pagrindinis – daugiamatiškumas. Darbe siekiama kuo labiau atsiriboti nuo istorinio ir socialinio konteksto ir rezultatus pateikti tik ekonominiame kontekste. Magistro darbas parašytas naudojantis aprašomaisiais, statistinių ir kitų šaltinių analizės bei grafiniu metodais. / Euregions in Europe there is already the sixth of the twentieth century decade. However, the universal concept of the Euroregion yet. Submissions Euroregion definition clearly states that this structure, a spatial predictability. An important aspect - making up the Euroregion equality and legal basis regulating the activities. Euroregions the difference is affected by the establishment of diversity goals and objectives, operational priorities of inequality. Master work to make the Euroregion activities and development from 2000 to 2008. The main aspect of the study - macroeconomic dynamics of change and development in the different territories of the Euroregion. Analyzed the gross value added (GVA), gross domestic product (GDP), capital investment, foreign direct investment and export performance of the Euroregion. The study seeks to statistically justify the object (in this case, the Euroregion) the essential features of the functioning of factors. Euroregion presented as an integrated complex system with myriad shortcomings, the principal - daugiamatiškumas. The paper aims to maximize distance from the historical and social context, and results only in an economic context. Master thesis is written using descriptive, statistical and other sources for analysis and graphical methods.

This thesis deals with the topic covering social and economic development of the municipality Mikulov located in South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. The introductory theoretical part defines the basic terms which are public administration, local government, and characteristics of the municipality and its respective authorities. Furthermore, it describes the regional development and also explains in detail the regional policy in the EU, and the Czech Republic. The final chapter of the theoretical part presents specific concepts of the regional development. The beginning of the practical part characterizes the nature of Mikulov including the history of the area. The crucial part of the thesis is the analysis of the current socio-economic situation of Mikulov with the focus on demographic characteristics, economic environment, labour market, civic amenities, culture, sport and leisure, tourism, transport and technical infrastructure, and environment. The conclusions derived from all these areas are summarized in the SWOT analysis. At the end, the thesis indentifies key recommendations on various areas for Mikulovs development.

The subject of the diploma thesis is the possibilities of the cross-border cooperation situated in micro-regions of the Czech-Polish border. Generally, the border areas are locally disadvantaged and determined by both geographical and administrative structure. In a relation of joining the Czech Republic the European Union, the euro-regions has gained the importance of their unique position with the cross.border cooperation on the regional level. The first part of the thesis is focused on the theoretical introduction in this isuue. It covers the description of the historical development of the cooperation and the reason for the establishment of the region cooperation across the state borders in Europe. The second part is practical and it deals with an analysis of the real implemented project of the cross-border cooperation in Euro-region Glacensis. Subsequently, it concerns the review and the evalution of their contribution to the development of the euro-region. The practical part is particulary based on the analysis of the scientific literature, documants as well as on the semi-structured interiews with the main participants of the presented projects.

Diplomová práce zkoumá, zda cestovní ruch hraje významnou roli v rozvoji města Tachova a jeho okolí. Zabývá se potenciálem území a jeho propagací. Porovnává cíle, vytčené v koncepčních dokumentech, s realitou a investicemi, které město a region realizuje. Práce také popisuje možnosti spolupráce města s jinými subjekty a díky partnerství s nimi možnosti rozšíření nabídky pro turisty.

The main issue of this diploma thesis are causes of subsidy border areas abeam European Union and its effects on the border area. It is supposed this grants bring on increase of socioeconomic level and integration with neighbouring state. Kritical approaches some authors to this premise were motivated me to research the system of subsidy boreder areas and practical verification on the example Euroregion Praděd/Pradziad. The idea of subsidy border areas is sure true, but oneness of every euroregion call for individual approach to aplication of the subsidy. Euroregion Praděd/Pradziad dispose of particular specifics too. This specifics are in this diploma thesis analysed. Often they are feeld like a barrier of development, but in Euroregion Praděd/Pradziad are some people, who feel this specifics like an opportunity of development.