Migrační trendy v Evropské unii a problém multikulturalismu

Abstract

The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the application of multiculturalism policy in EU and show that it has become very demanding and debatable subject. I have fulfilled the defined aim within the frame of three chapters, in which I have delt with general questions of multiculturalism, legislative bases for its application and specific migratory movements affecting the relevance of multiculturalism as well. In the first chapter I have focused on theoretical principles of multiculturalism, its definition, rise, progress and different attitudes of states to integration of foreigners. The characteristics of multiculturalism policy in non-European states is included in the chapter as well. The second chapter is devoted to EU legislative bases regulating free movement of workers and people. The end of this part focuses on immigration and asylum policy of EU. The third chapter defines past and present migratory trends and opens problem of irregular migration and its legalization as well. I have also introduced my opinion of multiculturalism in future in european conditions and have explained possible solution of these questions in terms of European year of intercultural dialogue.