Lisabonská smlouva a postavení ČR po jejím přijetí

The thesis analyses changes introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon and examines the impact of these changes on the Czech republic's position in the European Union. This position does not mean only power and interests of the Czech sovereign state, but it also has to be considered from the citizens' point of view. Therefore the thesis examines the impact of the Treaty on democracy in the Union -- mainly on the European and national parliaments and it also deals with citizens' possibilities to participate in the functioning of the Union. On the other hand, the thesis considers possible impacts in the context of voting in the Council and competence division between Union and member states -- thus the impact on the Czech Republic as a sovereign state. Objective of the thesis is to review how the Lisbon Treaty may or may not be beneficial for the Czech Republic and how it may change Czech position in the Union.