The Economics of European Integration

Aims of the course: 

The course focuses on economic aspects of the integration process but incorporating necessary historical, legal as well as policy-making aspects. The course should provide an essential background of economic integrations, linked with the microeconomic aspects of European integration, as well as the main microeconomic policies of the EU. 

Course result: 

Upon completion of this course, students should:

  • be familiar with historical, economic and institutional developments involving the economic integration in the European Union;
  • be able to understand complex economic as well as institutional aspects of the European integration process.
  • understand the economic theory of customs unions and be familiar with the main features of the EU's internal market;
  • critically discuss the economic issues involved in the EU's main economic policy areas;
  • understand economic issues of the Economic and Monetary Union in the EU.


Introduction to the EU Political System

Course aims :

Investigation of the structural features of the EU political system, of the nature of the EU political community, of the 'democratic deficit' charge, reassessment of the political legitimacy of the EU and the role of the civil society in solving the legitimacy crisis, as well as the overview of different perspectives of the further development of the EU

Course results :

In-depth knowledge on the political system of the EU, on different views on the question of the democratic foundations of the EU, legitimacy foundations of the institutions, on the role of political parties and media in the creation of the European public space, on the emergence of the European civil society, on the multicultural nature of the EU political community, and on the potential alternative paths of the further EU developmen

Introduction to the EU Legal System

Aims of the course: 

Acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the constitutional architecture of the EU, as well as the basics of the institutional, legal and judicial system of the EU.

Course result:

At the conclusion of the course student will possess knowledge of sources of law, institutions and judicial system, as well as of basic problems existing in the development of the European Union. Furthermore, the student will be able to independently deal with practical, research and theoretical work in the field of EU law.