Learning outcomes of the curricular unit

The aim of this syllabus is to provide students a sound understanding of the basis of the functioning of the European Union legal order, providing them with a global understanding and knowledge of the foundational substantive issues of European Union law, as well as the practical usefulness of those issues, in order to prepare them for further studies in EU Law and for their future professional activity. The syllabus focuses on the nature and competences of the European institutions, norms, decision making procedures and general principles of European law. Special attention shall be given to European court decisions. The syllabus also intends to contribute for students to develop their nalytical legal skills: oral and writen communication, stand for a position or a cause, analytical and logical reasoning, knowledge of substantive law, master legal terminology and critical thinking.

Syllabus

I-Evolution of the European Union

II- The Institutions
II.1. Nature and competences
II.2.Norms, legislation and decision-making procedures

III General principles of European Union Law
III.1-Principle of Direct Effect
III.2-Principle of Supremacy
III.3-Principle of Consistent Interpretation
III.4-Principle of State Liability for breach of EU Law
III.5- Principle of express power and implied power
III.6. Principle of uniform interpretation of European Union acts (preliminary ruling references)
III.7-Principle of free movement goods, capital, workers, europeam citizens, freedom of establishment and to  provide services
III.8- Principle of protection of human rights. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights