Nova School of Business and Economics

European Law

Code

1402

Academic unit

null

Department

null

Credits

7,5

Teacher in charge

Leonor Rossi

Teaching language

English

Objectives

To understand the role of EU Law within National Law.

Prerequisites

N/A

Subject matter

1. Historical Development of the EU

2. EU Institutions

3. A New Legal Order

4. Vertical and Horizintal Direct Effect

5. Directives:

Vertical Direct Effect, Indirect Effect and Harmonious Interpretation

6. State Liability for Breach

7. Free Movement of Goods

8. Transparency and Access to Documents

9. Enlargement and Exit from the EU

Bibliography

EU Law, Text, Cases and Materials, 5th Edition, 2011, Oxford University Press, Craig and De Burca.

Teaching method

The entire course is taught using the Case-law method: we begin with simple facts and then discuss the solution proposed by the judicature, followed by the analysis of Member State compliance. Students are taught how to read case-law.

Evaluation method

Describe Assessment Methods
Mid term Test covering topics 1-4 = 30% 6/20
Practical classes ( presentation of cases) 10% 2/20
Final exam covering Topics 1-8= 60% 12/20

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