The entry of new EU member states in ERM II - theory and practical experience

The work deals with the Exchange Rate Mechanism ERM II, explains the reasons for its creation, the gradual evolution and basic principles of its functioning. It refers not only to the common but also different features in comparison with the original mechanism ERM. Furthermore, it adverts to the issue of exchange rate stability assessment from the view of the European Central Bank and the European Commission and describes the procedural steps leading to ERM II participation. The practical part of this work deals with development of the economic situation in selected countries (Finland, Ireland, Denmark, Estonia and Slovak Republic) during their performance in the Exchange Rate Mechanism ERM / ERM II, including the solution of a macroeconomic stability problem so-called Impossible Trinity. In the case of the Czech Republic this work features its ERM II entry strategy with incorporation of the factor of the current global financial imbalance