01260186 - Introduction to the European Law

The principal objective of this course is to present an analysis of the establishment of the European Communities and then the European Union. In particular, students will be expected to understand the institutional changes brought by the Lisbon Treaty.

This course starts by exploring the pathways for integration in the European Union (EU) and outlining its current structure, the procedure for amending the Treaties and the conditions for accession to the Union. Then, it is necessary to identify the actors that shape the EU and its activities (mainly the institutions of the Union) and to explain the principle of conferral of competences. Finally, the course sets out the decision-making process in the EU, which includes the adoption of legislative acts.

3 credits or 1.5 US Crédits