EVSb2101 Decision-making in the EU

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024

The course is not taught in Autumn 2024

Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ondřej Krutílek (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Petr Kaniok, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
EVSb1001 European Integration && EVSb1003 EU Institutions
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course aims at the practical aspects of EU decision-making process. It focuses on the negotiations and bargains in the key EU institutions - the Commission, the Parliament, the EU Council. Apart from the theoretical dimensions, it analyses role of these institutions using specific legislative file and its "story".
Learning outcomes
After this course, students will be able to correctly analyze EU legislative process and the role of specific EU institutions involved.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Legislative process in the EU
  • 3. Role of the Commission - lecture
  • 4. Role of the Commission - seminar
  • 5. Role of the EP - lecture
  • 6. Role of the EP - seminar
  • 7. Role of the EU Council - lecture
  • 8. Role of the EU Council - seminar
  • 9. Trilogue - lecture
  • 10. Trilogue - seminar
Literature
  • Akse, E. (2020): How the EU Institutions Work: Your handbook and guide to EU decision-making. John Harper Publishing: London.
Teaching methods
The course is taught as a combination of in-class lectures, online lectures and seminars.
Assessment methods
Four position papers (4x10 points), final written test (20 points). The students have to obtain at least 40 points to pass the course.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
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