EU Economic Law 2104-GPIR-D4EUEL
Topic 1. The Theories and Concepts of Regional Economic Integration. History of EU Economic Integration.
4 hours
The concepts of the free trade area, customs union, common market, single market.
Pre-1986 economic integration. The Single European Act 1986.
The role of the European Union in the organization of international trade.
Topic 2. External Economic Relations of the EU. EU External Action: Common Commercial Policy
4 hours
Express and implied competences. Exclusive competence. Shared competence. International agreements: conclusion by the EU. The EU and international law. Common commercial policy.
Topic 3. Free Movement of Goods
4 hours
Impediments to free movement of goods: customs duties on imports and exports, charges having equivalent effect, quantitative restrictions, measures having equivalent effect to quantitative restrictions. Internal taxation.
Topic 4. European Intellectual Property Law
4 hours
General principles of IPR, exhaustion of rights. Patents, trademarks, geographical indications, copyright, industrial designs.
Topic 5. Free Movement of Persons and Services. The Right of Establishment
4 hours
Common principles of the free movement of persons. Free movement of workers. The right of establishment. Freedom to provide and receive services. Free movement of persons: limitations, derogations and conditions.
Topic 6. Free Movement of Capital
4 hours.
The prohibition of restrictions on movement of capital between EU member states. Express derogations. Stages of the monetary union. Economic and monetary union.
Topic 7. EU Competition Law
4 hours
General issues. Objectives. Agreements, decisions and concerted practices. Object or effect of preventing, restricting or distorting competition. The effect on trade between member states. The de minimis doctrine. Vertical restraints. Enforcement.
Final written test on EU Economic Law - 2 hours.
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Term 2025L:
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W01 - The student possesses advanced knowledge of international relations as part of political and administrative studies, particularly in relation to the functioning of the European Union and its role in international economic relations. Understands the political and administrative determinants of EU economic law and the mechanisms by which it impacts relations between states and international entities.
K_W03 - The student possesses advanced knowledge and application of terminology in the field of international relations and understands theoretical explanations of processes occurring in international relations. Knows methods and techniques for researching international relations and is able to use them in the analysis of EU economic law.
K_W04 - The student possesses advanced knowledge of threats and challenges specific to contemporary international relations and international security, particularly in the context of the functioning of the European Union. Understands the importance of EU economic law as an instrument for responding to these threats in international relations.
K_U01 - The student applies various techniques, including information and communication technologies, to formulate advanced research problems, questions, and hypotheses concerning EU economic law. Seeks innovative solutions to identified research problems in an international context.
K_U04 - The student plans their own learning and systematically expand and improve their knowledge and skills in the field of European Union economic law. Understands the importance of continuing education and is able to motivate others to take action to continuously develop their competencies.
K_K04 - The student is ready to correctly identify and resolve dilemmas arising in work in public administration, international business, and international institutions, including intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, acting in accordance with the principles of professional ethics in the field of European Union economic law.
Assessment criteria
Criteria of assessment
Oral presentations - the maximum total score is 50 points
Students are expected to be able to make a brief oral presentation on any issue included in the respective topic.
Final written test - the maximum score is 50 points
Rules for Student Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools.
Level 1: NO AI (Learning outcomes are assessed entirely without the aid of AI. Students rely solely on their knowledge, understanding, and skills. AI may not be used in any part of the assessment process.)
The final number of points on the 100 points scale is converted into the protocol scale as follows:
100 points scale Protocol scale
96-100 5!
90-95 5
82-89 4,5
75-81 4
68-74 3,5
60-67 3
0-59 2
Bibliography
Topic 1. The Theories and Concepts of Regional Economic Integration. History of EU Economic Integration.
● Barnard, Catherine. The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms. UK: Oxford University Press, 2016. Part I. Introduction (p.3-32)
● Craig, Paul., and G.. de Búrca. 2020. EU Law : Text, Cases, and Materials UK Version. 7th ed. Oxford University Press. Chapter 18. The Single Market (p.641-672)
● Santa Maria, Alberto. 2019. “European Economic Law”. Chapter 3. The Role of the European Union in the Organization of International Trade
Topic 2. External Economic Relations of the EU. EU External Action: Common Commercial Policy
● Craig, Paul., and G.. de Búrca. 2020. EU Law : Text, Cases, and Materials UK Version. 7th ed. Oxford University Press. Chapter 11. EU International Relations Law. (p. 353-413)
Topic 3. Free Movement of Goods
● Barnard, Catherine. The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms. UK: Oxford University Press, 2016. Part II. Free Movement of Goods (p. 33-202)
● Craig, Paul., and G.. de Búrca. 2020. EU Law : Text, Cases, and Materials UK Version. 7th ed. Oxford University Press. Chapter 19. Free Movement of Goods: Duties, Charges and Taxes. (p.673-698). Chapter 20. Free Movement of Goods. Quantitative Restrictions. (p.699-p.755)
Topic 4. European Intellectual Property Law
● Pila, Justine., and Torremans, Paul. 2019. “European Intellectual Property Law”. Part I. 2. The Foundations of European Union Intellectual Property Law. (p. 36-66)
Additional source (recommended, but not required):
● Kur, Annette., Planck, Max., Dreier, Thomas. European Intellectual Property Law: Text, Cases and Materials. UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. Incorporated, 2013. Chapter 2. IP in the European legal framework. (p.39-83)
Topic 5. Free Movement of Persons and Services. The right of establishment
● Craig, Paul., and G.. de Búrca. 2020. EU Law : Text, Cases, and Materials UK Version. 7th ed. Oxford University Press. Chapter 22. Free movement of workers. (p.781-831) Chapter 23. Freedom of Establishment and to Provide Services. (p. 832-888)
Additional source (recommended, but not required):
● Barnard, Catherine. The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms. UK: Oxford University Press, 2016. Part III. Free Movement of Persons and Services, p.203-516
Topic 6. Free Movement of Capital
● Craig, Paul., and G.. de Búrca. 2020. EU Law : Text, Cases, and Materials UK Version. 7th ed. Oxford University Press. Chapter 21. Free Movement of Capital and Economic and Monetary Union. (p.756-780)
● Barnard, Catherine. The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms. UK: Oxford University Press, 2016. Part IV. Free Movement of Capital. (p.517-556)
Topic 7. EU Competition Law
● Santa Maria, Alberto. 2019. “European Economic Law”. Chapter 6. Competition Law Between General Theory and Actual Implementation.
● Fox, Eleanor M.., and Damien, Gerard. 2023. “EU Competition Law : Cases, Texts and Context”. Chapter 1. The Treaty, objectives and the Single Market. (p.1-45)
● Craig, Paul., and G.. de Búrca. 2020. EU Law : Text, Cases, and Materials UK Version. 7th ed. Oxford University Press. Chapter 27. Competition Law: Article 101. (p.1034-1086). Chapter 28. Competition Law: Article 102. (p.1087-1121). Chapter 29. Competition Law: Mergers. (p. 1122-1147)
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Term 2025L:
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