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EUBL - Introduction to the Legal System of the European Union
Credits :
0
Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , second term, 24 hours of theory.
Language of instruction :
English
Learning outcomes :
In this course participants will learn about the governance of the European Union and the common principles that bind together the member states. This introduction to EU law will explain how the main institutions and bodies of the European Union cooperate with each other in the drafting and adoption process related to legally binding acts, with a particular emphasis on the European Court of Justice and the judicial remedies available in the EU legal order. The course also includes a presentation of the various techniques whereby the EU authorities seek to harmonize national legislations and ensure the functioning of the EU's internal market.
Prerequisites :
None
Co-requisites :
None
Course contents :
MONDAY, JUNE 26
• 9h-13h15. Introduction to the Law of EU Institutions - Prof. François van der Mensbrugghe, Institute for European Studies, Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
• 9h-12h30. The Political System of the EU - Prof. Tom Delreux, Institute for Political Sciences Louvain - Europe, Université catholique de Louvain
WEDNESDAY JUNE 28
• 9h-15h. The Fundamental Freedoms of the EU (I and II), Eadaoin Ni Chaoimh, PhD Student, Institute for European Studies, Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
• 9h-15h. Harmonisation Policies in the EU (I and II) - Prof. Damien Gérard, School of Law, Université catholique de Louvain
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
• 9h-12h30.Judicial Power in the EU Legal Order - Prof. Julio Baquero Cruz, Member of the Legal Service of the European Commission & Visiting Prof. at Sciences Po Paris and at Universidad San Pablo CEU, Madrid
• 14h. Role Play at European Parliament in Brussels - Henri Spaak Building
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria :
Open book written exam I on Monday July 3. For students who will attend the whole programme, the first exam will represent 50 % of the final mark. The exam will consist in 2 open questions. Students will be allowed to use the following documents:
- The slides and readings provided by the speakers. Please consider that exam questions will be about speakers' explanations during the lectures. Readings have been provided to go deeper into the subject but will not be essential to reply to the exam questions.
- The notes you have taken during the lecture.
No WIFI access will be provided during the exam.
Recommended or required reading :
Readings have been provided to go deeper into the subject but will not be essential to reply to the exam questions.
Other information :
Participants who attend the whole programme (3 weeks) will receive 5 ECTS credits.
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