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 aims 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.