Volný pohyb zboží v judikatuře Soudního dvora Evropské unie

Abstract

This diploma thesis deals with the freedom of free movement of goods in the perspective of European law focusing on the judicature of the Court of Justice of the European Union. The significance and overall influence of activities of the Court of Justice of the European Union have been assessed on basis of analysis of legislation and decision-making activities. The initial chapter of the thesis examines the freedom of free movement of goods and its issues from the general point of view. The historical development, main characteristics, principles of functioning, obstacles of free movement of goods and finally its stipulation in primary and secondary law are presented. The second chapter focuses on the authority of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the proceedings before the Court regarding matters of freedom of free movement of goods which is afterwards compared with the proceedings before general civil court in the Czech Republic. The activities of the Court are statistically analysed and assessed. The last chapter thoroughly describes particular decisions concerning allowed restrictions of free movement of goods and introduces the procedure of decision making put into praxis by judges which is further demonstrated on the specific case.