Trefwoorden
European Community, European Union, Common Market, Internal Market, Free Movement
Doelstellingen
The objective of the course is twofold. Students are expected to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamental legal principles governing the European Common Market. In addition, they are expected to gain insights into the dynamics of the processes establishing this Common Market.
Leerinhoud
I. Introduction
A. European Community Institutions and types of European Legislation
B. the concept of a common market in general
II. Free movement of goods
A. Abolishing tariff barriers to trade: principles of custom duties and indirect taxation
B. Non-tariff barriers to trade
III. The right of establishment
IV. Free movement of services
V. Harmonization through legislation versus harmonization through the market
VI. The balance of power between the EC and the member-States
Begincompetenties
No specific competencies are required.
Eindcompetenties
The students should be able to read and understand legal materials (such as for instance harmonization directives or ECJ decisions) relating to the principles of free movement in the E.C., and be able to place the content of such materials in the wider context of the dynamic process of the creation of a European Common Market.
Leermaterialen
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An in house text (M. Kruithof, Cases on the Common Market, 270 p) presents numerous excerpts from decisions of the European Court of Justice on different aspects of the Common Market.
Studiekosten
The copy costs, which will be less than 10 Euros.
Studiebegeleiding
Specific help, if necessary, can be arranged at the individual request of a student with special needs. In general, however, no additional tutoring will be needed.
Onderwijsvormen
Weekly sessions of two hours. Sections of the materials are assigned for study prior to class sessions where they will be discussed, with the teacher mainly asking questions and trying to guide students to the relevant insights. Active class participation by the students is required.
Evaluatievorm
A written open- book exam will test the students' ability to apply their knowledge and insights to other, new materials. As active class participation is graded as well, only students having attended classes throughout the semester will receive a grade.
OP-leden
Marc KRUITHOF
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