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What is the topic of Week 1 in the Knowledge of EU Law & EU Institutions course?

Creation of EU legislation

Implementation and enforcement of EU Law

EU Business Law

History of the EU and its foundations (correct)

Which case is discussed in Workshop 4?

Case 123/09 EU v UK

Case 399/11 Stefano Melloni v Ministerio Fiscal (correct)

Case C-617/10 Åklagaren v Hans Åkerberg Fransson

Case 456/12 EU v France

What is the total ECTS credit for the Knowledge of EU Law & EU Institutions module?

7 ECTS

13 ECTS

6 ECTS (correct)

5 ECTS

In which year is the EU Public Law & Governance module offered?

Year 3 Signup and view all the answers

How many test moments are there in the cumulative exam for the Knowledge of EU Law & EU Institutions module?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of Cluster 2 in the Knowledge of EU Law & EU Institutions module?

The creation of EU legislation, the specific features of EU law and of the EU as a community based on the rule of law Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following modules is NOT part of the EU law curriculum in Year 2?

EU Public Law & Governance Signup and view all the answers

When is the first test moment for the cumulative exam in the Knowledge of EU Law & EU Institutions module?

Mon 18 March Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the EU law course?

EU constitutional law, including the EU's legal foundations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the European Council's decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine in December 2023?

It demonstrates the EU's commitment to expanding its membership Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to keep up-to-date with EU developments and news?

Reading news articles on EUobserver.com and Politico.eu Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between EU law and politics?

EU law and politics are intertwined, with each influencing the other Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the European Council's agreement on the Ukraine Facility?

It demonstrates the EU's commitment to supporting Ukraine's economic development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary textbook used in the EU law course?

European Union Law by Catherine Barnard and Steve Peers Signup and view all the answers

What is the format of the educational activities in the EU law course?

One lecture and one workshop per week, with a few exceptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the team of lecturers in the EU law course?

They provide workshop instructions and guidance Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Constitutional Treaty?

To produce a single, democratic document for the European Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the referenda in 2005 regarding the Constitutional Treaty?

It was rejected by a majority of member states Signup and view all the answers

What is the current name of the treaty that was previously known as the EC Treaty?

The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle regarding Treaty amendments?

A Treaty amendment only enters into force after ratification by all member states Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the procedure outlined in Article 48 of the TEU?

The ordinary and simplified revision procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries was not a founding member of the EEC?

UK Signup and view all the answers

When did the EU last enlarge?

2013 Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the European Community (EC)?

It has been abolished Signup and view all the answers

What determines the essential functioning of the EU?

Primary law, Charter, case-law, practice, and convention Signup and view all the answers

What is the EU's constitutional settlement comprised of?

Primary law, case-law, practice, and convention Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the EU's constitutional settlement will be explored in subsequent weeks?

Institutions, competences, legislation, and primacy Signup and view all the answers

What is required for in-class exercises?

A copy of the Treaties Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the next week's lecture and workshop?

Lecture 2 and workshop 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of further readings provided?

Historical development of Europe and European integration since 1945 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the current EU's constitutional settlement?

To determine the essential functioning of the EU Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the EU's constitutional settlement and primary law?

The EU's constitutional settlement follows from primary law Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary nature of the ECSC and EEC endeavours?

Deeply political but primarily of a regulatory nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the EU's regulatory machinery?

A magnificent regulatory machinery with a huge increase of competences over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Granada declaration of October 2023?

It declares the EU's commitment to geo-strategic investment in peace, security, stability, and prosperity Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of Ukraine and Moldova's EU accession process?

Accession negotiations will start with them in December 2023 Signup and view all the answers

How can the EU be theoretically categorized?

As a sui generis entity, or a combination of a federal state and international organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the EU's approach to responding to crises and challenges?

It takes decisive political action, followed by the necessary regulatory action Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the EU's increased regulatory competences over time?

An increase in the visibility and relevance of EU law and the EU Signup and view all the answers

What is a current topic of discussion regarding the EU?

How democratic is the EU, and whether it delivers on its promises Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

KNOWLEDGE OF EU LAW & EU INSTITUTIONS – WEEK 1

Course introduction: EU Public Law, preparing lectures and workshops, reading cases, and attending workshops (4: Case 399/11 Stefano Melloni v Ministerio Fiscal and 5: Case C-617/10 Åklagaren v Hans Åkerberg Fransson)

EU Law Module Year 1 / Sem 2

Practice & Skills: Law-Making in the EU (7 ECTS) • Skills workshops, tutorials, and weekly assemblies • Deliverables: PPP + SPP
Knowledge of EU Law & EU Institutions (6 ECTS) • Lectures, workshops, and a cumulative exam (3 test moments, MCQs)

EU Law in Year 2 and 3

EU Business Law (EU Competition Law, EU internal market law, EU Consumer Law) in Year 2
EU Public Law & Governance, EU Business Regulation, and Environmental, Climate and Natural Resources Law in Year 3

Knowledge of EU Law & EU Institutions

16 lesson weeks, divided into 3 clusters: • Cluster 1: History, institutions, and competences of the EU (lesson weeks 1-5) • Cluster 2: Creation of EU legislation, specific features of EU law, and the EU as a community based on the rule of law (lesson weeks 6-10) • Cluster 3: Implementation and enforcement of EU Law, citizenship, and judicial review (lesson weeks 11-16)

Exam

Cumulative exam (MCQ) with 3 test moments: • Test moment 1 (Mon 18 March): 10 MCQs on lesson weeks 1-5 • Test moment 2 (Mon 22 April): 15 MCQs on lesson weeks 1-10 • Test moment 3 (Mon 17 June): 25 MCQs on lesson weeks 1-16

Course Materials

Textbook: Catherine Barnard and Steve Peers, European Union Law, 4th edition (Oxford University Press, 2023)
Treaties (TEU and TFEU) and EU Charter
Recommended materials (see Course Description)
Case-law (see Course Description)

Educational Activities

Each week: 1 lecture and 1 workshop (in-person, with a few exceptions)
Readings and assignments for each week in the course description and per cluster on Brightspace
Workshop instructions will be provided separately by the lecturers

Team of Lecturers

Friedemann Groth
Alexandrah Bakker
Calum Young
Michael de Boeck
David Nederlof

EU Law

EU law is a vital tool for the organization, functioning, and development of the European Union
Focus on EU constitutional law
Law and politics are intertwined, and understanding EU law requires considering the broader political context

History of the EU

The European Union has undergone significant developments, including the European Council's decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the agreement on the Ukraine Facility
Media covering the EU: Euobserver.com and Politico.eu

Cluster 1

More majority voting or democratic legitimacy?
Institutional arrangements (e.g., number of seats in the European Parliament, votes per member state in the Council)
The Constitutional Treaty: • Convention method • Ambition to produce one single document • Rejected in two referenda (2005) • Much of the content would be maintained

The Lisbon Treaty

Signed 13 December 2007
Entered into force 1 December 2009
Amended the Treaty on European Union and the EC Treaty (now the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, TFEU)
Single legal entity (EU)
EU Charter legally binding
Enhanced role for the European Parliament
Permanent President for the European Council

The EU in 2024

TEU and TFEU are the current EU's foundational treaties (primary law)
Aims/goals of the EU
Competences
Institutions
Law-making procedures
Types of legislation
Future Treaty amendment?
Art. 48 TEU (ordinary and simplified revision procedure)
Key principle: Treaty amendment only enters into force after ratification/approval by all member states

The EU in 2024 (continued)

27 member states (as of 2024)
Key moments in EU enlargement: • Founding member states of the EEC: France, West-Germany (FRG), Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg • 1973: UK, Ireland, and Denmark • 1981: Greece • 1986: Spain and Portugal • 1995: Sweden, Finland, and Austria • 2004: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, and Malta • 2007: Romania and Bulgaria • 2013: Croatia • Future enlargements: Montenegro, Serbia, Türkiye, North Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia
"Enlargement is a geo-strategic investment in peace, security, stability, and prosperity" (Granada declaration, Oct 2023)

How to Categorize the EU

Theoretically: a (federal) state, an international organization, or a sui generis thing?
Practically: a political community in the making, serving the interests of its member states and citizens

The EU as a Regulatory Entity

ECSC and EEC were deeply political endeavors, but primarily of a regulatory nature
The EU has become a magnificent regulatory machinery, with increased competences over time
Rule-making and responding to events, politically sensitive matters, crises, and challenges

Visibility and Relevance of EU Law

The EU is no longer only important for farmers, workers, students, etc.
The EU is not only about economic integration
There is increasing attention to what the EU can/should get done and how (input and output legitimacy)

The EU's Constitutional Settlement

This week: history and foundations
In subsequent weeks: institutions, competences, legislation, primacy and direct effect, fundamental rights, citizenship, enforcement of EU law, and judicial review

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