Face-to-face , second term, 24 hours of theory.

English

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.

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Monday - July 2
9:00 - 9:30 Venue - Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles (P61)
Welcome speeches - Prof. Bertrand HAMAIDE, Vice-Rector in charge of Education, International Relations and Quality and Prof. François VAN DER MENSBRUGGHE, Institute
for European Studies, Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles
9:30 - 12:30 Introduction to the Law of EU Institutions - Prof. François VAN DER MENSBRUGGHE, Institute for European Studies, Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles
13:30 - 16:00 Organized City Tour “Made in Brussels: focus on Art Nouveau”- meeting point @ the Parking lot - 119 rue du Marais1
16:30 - 18:30 Inaugural lesson - Philippe LAMBERTS, MEP, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance (tbc)
18:30 Inaugural Cocktail

Tuesday - July 3
8:30 - 9:00 Coffee & tea
9:00 - 12:30 The Political System of the EU - Prof. Tom DELREUX, Institute for Political Science Louvain - Europe, Université catholique de Louvain
14:30 Visit @ House of European History

Wednesday - July 4
8:30 - 9:00 Coffee & tea
9:00 - 13:00 The Fundamental Freedoms of the EU - PhD candidate. Eadaoin NI CHAOIMH, Institute for European Studies, Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles & Dr. Yiannos TOLIAS, European Commission, DG for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Thursday - July 5
8:30 - 9:00 Coffee & tea
9:00 - 13:00 Harmonisation Policies in the EU - Prof. Damien GÉRARD, School of Law, Université catholique de Louvain
14:00 - 17:00 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

Friday - July 6
10:00 Role Play @ European Parliament in Brussels - Parlamentarium Building

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