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Introduction to the European Union: History, Institutions and Policies

History of European Integration. Academic year 2024-2025 (Programa de Universidades Norteamericanas Reunidas) - Profesor: Alan Granadino González

Syllabus

1st session. Course Introduction.

HISTORY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

2nd session. Before the Treaty of Rome (1958): The Origins of European Integration.

3rd session. The Building of a Single Common Market (1958-1992): A History of the European Communities.

4th session. From Maastricht to Lisbon (1993-2007): The Constitution of the European Union.

5th session. A Turbulent Time (2008-2020): Euroscepticism and Crises in the EU.

INSTITUTIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

6th session. The Twin Executive: The European Council and the European Commission.

7th session. The Legislative: The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

8th session. The Judiciary: The Court of Justice of the European Union.

9th session. Other Institutions and Bodies: The European Central Bank, the European Court of Auditors, and the European Agencies.

POLICIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

10th session. A Currency for a Single Common Market: The Economic and Monetary Union.

11th session. Identity and Membership: Enlargements, European Citizenship and Migration.

12th session. The Language of Power: Foreign and Security Policy.

13th session. Other Policies: From the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the European Green Deal.

14th session: Course Recap and Exam Preparation.