The political system of the EU

M. Olivier COSTA

The aim of the course is to undertake a critical analysis of EU institutional structure and political functioning

It proposes a reflection on the nature of EU political system and polity, by looking at its history and constitutional design. It then examines how the EU institutions are appointed; how they function; their respective powers; how they interact with each other and with the national political institution and civil society actors. It describes the European policy making. It finally examines the process of institutional reform and the challenges EU is facing today. There is a written examination

Peterson, J. and Shackleton, M. ( eds )(2006) The Institutions of the European Union. Oxford, OUP, 2nd edition. Hix, S. (2005) The Political System of the European Union. Basingstoke, Macmillan. Magnette, P. ( 2005 ) What is the European Union? Nature and Prospects, Palgrave Macmillan; Quermonne, J.-L. ( 2009 ) Le Système Politique de l'Union Européenne. Paris Montchrestien, 7ème édition; Richard Jeremy ( ed ) ( 2006 ), European Union: Power and Policy-Making, London, Routledge, 3rd edition; Wallace Hellen & William ( eds ) ( 2005 ), Policy-making in the European Union, Oxford University Press, 5th edition

Campus du Solbosch, 1er quadrimestre

Ex Cathedra course, cours donné en Anglais

Written exam (2 hours)

total: 5 ECTS (théorie: 2, travaux personnels: 3)

Académie universitaire Wallonie-Bruxelles:

DEUR6: master complémentaire en droit européen - année unique (cours à option)

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