The course means to give a deep knowledge of the frame and the
functioning of European Union. In the first part, attention will be given to
the proper structure of EU Law, starting from an historical introduction,
passing through the analysis of the institutions, the sources of the law,
the fundamental principles, concluding with the jurisdictional protection
of rights in the EU. In the second part, focus will be given on the internal
market, with special attention to free movement of persons and
competition.
The course wants to promote an high consciousness of the EU role as an
autonomous jurisdiction in the international community, and in the
relationships with Member States and individuals. The aim is to offer
appropriate tools for a critical approach to the study of EU functioning.
Students are meant to demonstrate knowledge and competence relating
to: a) composition and functioning of EU institutions and fundamental
bodies; b) sources of law, their main characteristics, their effects in
national jurisdictions, their impact on the individuals; c) fundamental
principles of EU law and their functions; d) instruments for the protection
of individual rights and legitimate interests; e) the European Court of
justice, its competence and the functions of the proceeding that can be
instituted; some procedural rules; f) rights of free movement; g)
competition; h) State aids.
At the end of the course, students should be able to: a) understand the
global functioning of EU jurisdiction, especially concerning Institutions; b)
have clear the interactions between EU and national jurisdictions; c) know
the relationships between different jurisdictions; d) be able to distinguish
between the EUCGs attributions and those of others national or
international jurisdictions; e) know the fundamental principles of internal
market, especially regarding free movement and the “global approach”;
f) discuss the case-law of the European Court of Justice; g) solve some
typical institutional and material problems.