Velká Británie a/versus Evropa. Analýza vývoje přístupu Velké Británie k evropskému integračnímu procesu po roce 1945 s přihlédnutím k britskému euroskepticismu a dlouhodobým i krátkodobým příčinám tzv. brexitu

This thesis deals with the approach of Great Britain to the European integration efforts from the 1920s to the present, considering the so-called Brexit. The paper analyzes the development of British-European relations, British participation in individual integration organizations, and seeks the reasons for Britain's specific approach to the integration issues. The main reason for the change in British attitude is the deteriorating economic situation of the country and the prosperity of the countries of the Six. The UK's sovereignty and the long-standing specific attitude of the British towards continental Europe are considered as the main issue surrounding the entire integration period and the following referendum. It also discusses the subjects of populism, nationalism and Euroscepticism, which are important in view of the attitudes of British society.