European Union: Foundations and Institutions

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Course Outline

  1. Economic scale and integration of the European Union
  2. Historical development and constitutional foundations of European integration
  3. The Single Market: freedoms, harmonisation, and integration challenges
  4. Composition, political groups, and legislative functions of the European Parliament
  5. Composition, appointment, and roles of the European Commission
  6. Role and challenges of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
  7. Functions and composition of the Court of Justice of the European Union
  8. Advisory and financial institutions supporting EU policy and legislation

1. Economic scale and integration of the European Union

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Single Market: The integrated European market that facilitates the free movement of goods, services, people, and capital among member states, supported by harmonisation of rules and standards.
  • European Union: A political and economic union of European countries that forms the third largest economic area in the world, characterized by high levels of economic integration.
  • European Economic and Governance Issues: The set of economic policies, integration processes, and governance structures that define the functioning and development of the EU.

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1. How does the European Union's level of economic integration compare to its overall economic size?

2. What is a key feature of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) established in 1951?

3. What is the primary role of mutual recognition within the Single Market?

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EU's economic ranking?

Third largest economy globally.

European Union — definition?

A political and economic union of European countries.

Single Market — purpose?

Facilitates free movement of goods, services, people, capital.

European Parliament — role?

Represents citizens and shares legislative power.

European Commission — composition?

27 Commissioners, one from each member state.

High Representative — main role?

Oversees EU's foreign and security policy.

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