Two weeks of intensive study on the European decision-making process. Inter-University programme: Study one week in the heart of Europe, i.e. at the Institute for European Studies of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where the theory of the decision-making process can be translated into practice: students will get a theoretical framework linked to study visits to the European Commission, the Parliament, and the Council.
The one week study in Brussels is complemented with a one week study/workshop at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, in collaboration with the University of Vienna. The Summer School will be concluded with simulation exercises involving all participants.
Course Content: History and Institutions of the European Union, The European Decision-Making Process, The decision-making process in Economic and Monetary Issues, The decision-making process in the field of Justice, Freedom and Security, The decision-making process in CFSP, The role of the Social and Economic Committee, The role of the Committee of the Regions, Legal and constitutional issues, Lobbying and interest groups, visit to the European Parliament, visit to the European Council, visit to the Belgian Federal Parliament: European issues, introduction to conflict theory and negotiation and, as mentioned above, simulation exercises to conclude.
Period
04-07-2011 - 16-07-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
students that have a background in (international) politics and/or (European) law.
Course aim
Confused by Comitology? Puzzled by the practical nature of policy-making? Thinking of an international or diplomatic career in Europe? The IES 2011 Summer School on The European Decision-Making Processes is the ideal stepping-stone. Two intensive weeks divided between two outstanding institutions: Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence: the Institute for European Studies Brussels, and the Vienna Diplomatic Academy provide you with an opportunity to get to grips with both the major features AND the practical details that make up the world of EU decision-making. Featuring visits to the EU institutions, lectures by leading academics and policy-makers and two full days of foreign crisis simulation games, summer school students enjoy a challenging and fruitful two weeks of theoretical and practical insight into the EU and its machinery.
Credits
0.0 ECTS creditsn.a.
Course fee
EUR 1950: Registration fee is set at 1950 and includes daily lunches in Brussels and Vienna, travel from Brussels to Vienna by plane (one way) and study visits. It does not include housing. However, we strongly recommend you to enroll for our additional accommodation programme both in Brussels and in Vienna. We do understand, though, that people living in Brussels or Vienna may wish to stay at their own place.
Course leader
IES
Scholarships
A limited amount of stipends are available in the the form of a tuition waiver.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel Institute for European Studies
Address: Pleinlaan 2
Postal code: 1050
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium
Website: www.ies.be/summerschool
E-mail: summerschool@ies.be
Phone: 003226291807
The European Decision - Making Process
