Vnější obchodní vztahy Evropské unie

Abstract

The aim of this Bachelor Thesis is to introduce the BRIC group, to analyse its trade relations with the EU and to suggest new areas for further cooperation.

The Thesis is divided into three chapters. The first chapter is devoted to describing the common commercial policy of the European union. The evolution of this policy, the objectives and principles, tools and also changes related by the adoption the Lisbon Treaty are introduced here. The second chapter focuses on the economic characteristics of the BRIC group countries. Focus of this chapter is drawn to the position of the BRIC group in the world as a whole. At the same time it analyses the positions of countries in the world economy individually. The third and final chapter deals with trade between the EU and the countries of the BRIC group.