Tax policy and tax harmonization in the European Union countries are sensitive topics, both economically as well as politically. The main objective of this thesis is to analyze the process of tax harmonization in the European Union with focus on the period from 1990 to the present and on the basis of the analysis to draw conclusions about the overall success of the harmonization. The theoretical part is dealing with tax theory, concepts of tax competition, coordination and harmonization and their impact on the economy. It is also concerning with tax policy in the European Union, its fields, goals and the legal framework. Tax harmonization in the European Union countries is analyzed in the analytical part, which is divided into two parts; the first is dealing with the process of harmonization of indirect taxes and the other with direct taxes. Both analyzes are used to draw conclusions about the success of tax harmonization and also the impacts of harmonization on the tax system in the Czech Republic.

The aim of this thesis is to analysis the current consumer protection in the case of bankruptcy of the tour operator in the Czech Republic, review of the present situation in selected member states of the European Union and a draft for the specific alternative options for the Czech Republic to increase the protection of clients of the tour operator. The theoretical part is devoted to the definition of the fundamental and legislative terms relating to the issues under examination. The practical part outlines the current situation of bankruptcies of the tour operators and ensuring the conditions in the Czech Republic and also in the European Union. The merit of the practical part is the result of the market research implementation, aimed at evaluation of the attitude and opinions of the professional public on the current situation in the branch. Based on the obtained information, the specific options for the tour operators and adjustments in the Czech tourism industry are provided, so the consumer protection in the case of bankruptcy of the tour operator would be sufficient.

The purpose of the diploma thesis is to find out the perception of the image of the City of Pilsen in the context of the European Capital of Culture 2015 at the time of culminating final preparations for the project. The first part of the diploma thesis deals with the marketing of cities and municipalities and the communication mix. Furthermore, the thesis deals with general concept of image and image measurement possibilities on the basis of the Czech and foreign literature. The image of the cities is a concept that is currently coming to the fore in city and municipal politics. Cities and municipalities are becoming conscious of the importance of the opinions their citizens and visitors have about them. The diploma thesis discusses the marketing activities of the City of Pilsen and its particular departments and companies that are involved in the marketing of the city. The Image of the city is dependent on these activities. The perception of the image of the City of Pilsen is evaluated on the basis of own research. Firstly, the inquiries are focused on the City of Pilsen in general. Secondly, they are related to the marketing communications of the city and finally to the European Capital of Culture programme. The result of this research is an evaluation of city's image and possible recommendations for the improvement of the current situation.

The thesis is focused on the consequences of the global economic crisis on the German Port of Hamburg with link to the Czech Republic. The port and its importance is introduced in the theoretical part of the thesis. The following part describes the impact of the crisis on the maritime sector and how it influenced German economy. The main goal of this thesis is to identify and analyze the key external and internal factors which were affecting performance of the Port of Hamburg during the economic crisis. Emphasis is placed on the economic situation of individual states, which use Hamburg for their international maritime transport as well as on the relevant competitive interactions between European ports. Last but not least, attention is paid to the management of the port.

Thesis is amimed at transport, its development within European union and finally EU transport policy. It focuses on specific issues and strategies that affect all european countries such as development of Trans-European Transport Network.

This thesis analyzes the management of refugee crisis in the Federal Republic of Germany in relation to the applicable law of the European Union. In theoretical introduction, the thesis focuses on the definition of key concepts and the related areas of EU law. The second part is devoted to the policy of the Federal Republic of Germany led by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and the actions adopted. In the last part, these actions are analyzed in accordance with the main research question of this thesis, namely whether Germany is dealing with the immigrant crisis in accordance with the law of the European Union.

The diploma thesis deals with cohesion funding in the Czech Republic. The main focus is put on risk factors of cohesion funding in Czech Republic in the programming period of 2007 -- 2013. The main output of this thesis is the analysis of factors that could cause possible financial corrections of the amount stated for the Czech Republic in the programming period of 2007 -- 2013. The theoretical part is focused on description of Cohesion policy of European Union and funding. The practical part analyzes the main risk factors of drawing funds from European resources in the Czech Republic -- additionality, amount of drawn funds and system of management and control.

The thesis is focused on factors influencing port customers in their choice of the most convenient port. Port customer is primarily freight forwarder but ship operators and multimodal transport operators are also involved in decision making process. Principles of port functioning system reflected in port ownership and port governance with connection to individual subject in port organizational structure are introduced in the theoretical part of the thesis. The following part describes volumes of transported TEU in relation between specific port and Czech and Slovak Republic. The main goal of this thesis is to identify and analyze the key endogenous and exogenous factors which were affecting performance of selected ports. Factors with highest influence on freight forwarder choice are described in detail. Emphasis is placed on the Port of Hamburg because of its ongoing highest performance on the market with highest TEU volumes and also on the Port of Koper because of its growing performance profile.

The thesis deals with the Conflict in Somalia and the influence of international participants, especially European Union. Theoretical part focuses on main indicators that bring Somalia on the top of "Failed States Index", piracy and terrorism. Practical part focuses on analyzing European Union's missions in Somalia and evaluating indicators such as GDP or "Failed States Index". The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the impact of European states on solving the instability of Somalia based on the current situation there.

Diplomová práce pojednává o návrzích a zhodnocení možností finančních grantů pro neziskovou organizaci Eventis, o.p.s., s ohledem na povahu a strukturu požadovaných finančních prostředků a v souladu s možnostmi, které nabízí fondy EU a další organizace. Obsahuje identifikaci (výběr) a porovnání jednotlivých finančních grantů a dále vypracování vybraného projektu žádosti o finanční podporu.