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Intensive seminar on EU institutions and policy process

Concept

• A 3-day intensive program designed for professionals seeking an advanced understanding of the EU institutions and decision-making
• A balanced approach, where theory and practice complement each other to facilitate the learning experience
• Mix of face-to-face and online training

We offer:

• In-depth analysis of each institution, with special focus on its functioning and role within the EU structure
• A detailed insight into the various types of decision-making methods, according to the field of EU action
• A hands-on guide  to various types of EU information sources, complemented by a computer-based exercise aimed at retrieving information on the EU
• 6 months subscription to E-modules, the E-learning tool on European Studies developed by the IES: www.emodules.be/demo

The fee for the seminar is €720. The fee comprises: course materials, access to the E-modules lunches and refreshments at the IES.  Reduced fees are available for participants from NGO's and students.
At the end of the seminar, all participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Programme

DAY 1

09:30 - 11:00 Refresher: history and institutional structure of the EU
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:30 The Community Method
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 15:30 How does the European Commission work?
                      From policy preparation to implementation and enforcement
15:30-15:45 Coffee break
15:45- 17:30 How does the European Parliament work?
                     Powers, structures and functioning

DAY 2

09:30-10:45 How does the Council work?
                    Functioning of the Council of Ministers and European Council
10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00- 13:00 Inter-institutional decision-making procedures
13:00-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-15:30 Decision-making in second pillar issues
                    European Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
15:30-15:45 Coffee Break
15:45-17:30 Decision-making in third pillar issues
                    Justice, Freedom and Security

DAY 3

09:30- 10:30 Interest representation and lobbying
10:30- 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45- 12:00 Transparency and access to documents
12:00- 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00- 15:00 European information sources
                     Including document trail exercise
15:00- 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30- 17:00 Seminar wrap-up and conclusions
                      Future challenges for the EU

General information

For more information on this customized training, please contact the IES E-Learning and Training Team at: info@emodules.be

To register, please click here

Bank Details:
Account number : 001-3881979-18
Name : Institute for European Studies
Reference : data of the seminar/training.  (obligatory so that your payment does not get lost)