This course's aim is to examine the roles of both the European Parliament and national parliaments in the EU’s political system.
Contents
The European Union is often said to suffer from democratic deficit, defined broadly as the weak role of citizens and directly-elected institutions in the EU’s policy process. To cure that deficit, politicians and scholars usually advocate either strengthening the powers of the European Parliament or the possibilities of national legislatures to shape EU governance. This course examines the roles of both the European Parliament and national parliaments in the EU’s political system. Topics covered during the lectures include the democratic deficit, legislative powers of the European Parliament, party politics at the European level, the functions of national parliaments in European integration, and the future of parliaments in Europe.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
24 h
0 h
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
In addition to the written exam based on the lectures, each student must complete an essay on a topic covered during the lectures.