BDM304Zk The EU's external economic relations

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. JUDr. David Sehnálek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. David Sehnálek, Ph.D.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Jana Dopitová
Supplier department: Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Prerequisites
! OBOR(PR) && ! OBOR(PR01) && ! PROGRAM(N-VS)
Introduction to the International and European Law
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Objective of the course is to enhance the knowledge of EU law in the area of external trade regulation and foreign policy. Course is designed for students of legal specialisation "international trade". It is also suitable for students of economics.
Learning outcomes
The student will have good orientation in the Czech Republic and the EU's foreign trade legislation. He will be able to classify individual cases and identify and find relevant regulations as well as international agreements. He will also understand the context and why trade relations with certain countries are being set up accordingly.
Syllabus
  • (1) The internal market - bases and principles
  • (2) The external trade policy - basic characteristic
  • (3) The competence of the European Union in the field of foreign trade
  • (4) Customs Union. Prohibition of customs duties and charges having equivalent effect within the European Union. External tariff policy.
  • (5) The European Union in the context of WTO law
  • (6) The common commercial policy of the European Union. Autonomous tools, duties, import and export goods to the European Union.
  • (7) The common commercial policy of the European Union. International agreement, overview of EU relations with the most important trading partners
  • (8) The European Economic Area, relations with developing countries and the European Association Agreement
  • (9) Permissible restrictions on international trade, protective measures
  • (10) Protection against trade barriers
  • (11) Anti-dumping measures, state aid
  • (12) The legal status of the Czech Republic before and after joining the European Union. Comparison of trade arrangements with the Member States of the European Union (overview), and regulation of international trade with non-member states, the powers of the Czech Republic in international trade
  • (13) Common Foreign, Security and Defence Policy of the European Union
Literature
    required literature
  • TÝČ, Vladimír. Základy práva Evropské unie pro ekonomy (Foundations of EU Law for Economists). 5. aktualiz. vyd. Praha: Linde, 2006, 287 pp. Vysokoškolské právnické učebnice. ISBN 80-7201-631-8. info
    recommended literature
  • SEHNÁLEK, David. Vnější činnost Evropské unie perspektivou práva unijního a mezinárodního práva (External Action of the European Union from the Perspective of EU and International Law). 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2016, 242 pp. řada teoretická, Edice Scientia svazek č. 559. ISBN 978-80-210-8340-0. info
Teaching methods
Teaching will be carried out by:
Frontal teaching method with the personal participation of the student in the faculty building when an initial mandatory consultation will take place including the definition of the issues and systematics, key concepts and institutes, assignment of the course completion.
Synchronous form through three continuous mandatory group consultations implemented in MS Teams environment, the following methods will be implemented: group and cooperative learning, critical thinking, project-based learning, problem solving from practice, brainstorming, emphasis will be placed on providing feedback, not frontal teaching
Asynchronous form (individual guided self-study) from supplied materials in the IS and/or textbooks (study texts, video, podcasts, presentations with audio track and other interactive materials)

Mutual contact and communication among students will be possible at the first consultation held at the faculty and further through the subject team in the MS Teams application.
Assessment methods
3 ongoing reflective journals written through the information system during the semester.
Written exam - multiple-choice test containing 10 questions and 1 open-ended question. For more info please check the course electronic syllabus.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin online konzultací za semestr.
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