Description
This module introduces the students to the founding economic model of the EU and the principles and mechanisms of the EU internal market, namely free movement of goods, persons, services and capitals, as well as free competition. Emphasis will be given to the recent EU legislation and to the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU).
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
Contents
The course discusses the founding economic model of the EU: Free movement of goods, persons, services and capitals (content and possible restrictions/exceptions based on public interest grounds; the notions of discrimination and obstacle; the mutual recognition mechanisms; the ‘clash’ between economic freedoms and fundamental rights). It also provides an in-depth examination of EU Competition Law: Prohibition of cartels and abuse of dominant position; control of State aids; the notion of "relevant market", the "de minimis" rule, the fining policy of the European Commission; public and private enforcement mechanisms in EU competition law.
Academic Requirements
Participants are required to have at least some basic previous knowledge of EU Law.
Teaching method
The course will run under both seminar and workshop format, which requires a high degree of student activity. Students are expected to make a ppt presentation on a specific subject. Legal material (EU Treaty provisions, Regulations, Directives, Communications) as well as CJEU case law will be made available and discussed thoroughly during the courses. The course will be supported by teaching material. Specialized literature and relevant websites will also be communicated to the students.
Lecturers
The course is taught by Associate Professor Revekka-Emmanouela Papadopoulou and Assistant Professor Metaxia Kouskouna.
Assessment and testing