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851-0075-01L 3 Credits BSC , DS , MSC D-GESS
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Contemporary European Politics

Lecturers: Dr. Jana Lipps, Dr. Sven Hegewald, Prof. Dr. Christian Freudlsperger, Dr. Mohamed Nasr, Buket Buse Demirci, Pit Rieger, Dr. Aydin Baris Yildirim, Levan Kakhishvili, Dr. Giorgio Malet, Dr. Marius Ghincea
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Selcuk Yildirim, Dr. Jana Lipps, Dr. Sven Hegewald, Prof. Dr. Christian Freudlsperger, Dr. Mohamed Nasr, Buket Buse Demirci, Pit Rieger, Dr. Aydin Baris Yildirim, Levan Kakhishvili, Dr. Giorgio Malet, Dr. Marius Ghincea
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Abstract

How have the powers of the European Union expanded until now and what are the problems facing the Union today? This class offers an introduction to theories of European integration. Furthermore, we discuss the challenges of supranational governance in the context of the EU, covering a wide array of policy fields.

Objective

Since its start in the fifties, the European Union has evolved into a complex multilevel system, different from the nation state and different from other International Organizations. The course “Contemporary European Politics” introduces students to the institutions of the European Union and the gradual expansion of their competences. Throughout the course, we engage with current debates in EU studies on supranational decision-making in times of crisis. Upon completion, the participants are familiar with the legislative process regulating scientific and every-day life in such diverse policy fields as financial markets, climate policy and data privacy. Based on this knowledge, participants are able to identify chances and challenges of regulation beyond the nation state.

Content

The sessions cover the following topics: - EU Institutions - Decision-making - Parliamentary Democracy - Judicial Politics - European Identity and Public Spheres - Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy - Democratic Backsliding - Political Conflict in the EU - Implementation of EU law - Eurozone - Inequality - Euroscepticism and Brexit - The Future of Integration

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Important: Once the first part of an examination series is taken, a deregistration from the course is no longer possible and counts as a first attempt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Contemporary European Politics
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (CAB G 11)
2 h weekly

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